I joined Suzanne Parker on WLR’s Legally Speaking podcast to talk about FOI, transparency, public spending, and how important it is that citizens can access information.
We also discussed my book Shining a Light.
Listen here: wlrfm.com/podcast/lega...
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Very kind article about my new book Shining a Light in today’s Irish Mail on Sunday.
It focuses on how simple FOI is supposed to be and why public bodies are actually meant to help guide requesters.
Full article in today’s edition. Book is available at: www.kenfoxe.com
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When making FOI requests, there are certain red flags to watch for:
Charges for redaction, vague refusals, no schedule of records. Remember, the public body is supposed to help you.
Find out how to navigate these challenges in my book Shining a Light: www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #foi
Local authority spent more than €680k pursuing long-running planning case over five-bed luxury home built without permission in its area.
Meath County Council incurred €642,696 in legal fees during unauthorised development saga at Bohermeen.
www.thestory.ie/2026/05/29/m...
#ireland #planning
The all-to-regular reality of Freedom of Information requests in Ireland.
The names of the most senior civil servants in the State redacted from records released by the Department of the Taoiseach.
Find out how to fight back against decisions like this in my book Shining a Light: www.kenfoxe.com
Proud to see my new book Shining a Light already on the shelves of the University of Limerick library.
I hope journalism, law, and politics students find it helpful, and that other libraries make it available too.
Print and digital editions available at: www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #foi
Slightly surreal to see Shining a Light listed as a #1 bestseller in Amazon.ie’s Civil Rights & Citizenship category.
I know it’s a very specialised corner of Amazon, but still a nice place for the book to appear!
Available from my website or from Amazon: www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #foi
Interior of Ireland’s new €53m government jet has been fitted with cream coloured executive-style seating, polished wood panelling, cabin tables, and sofa-style seating.
New pictures show the interior of the Falcon 6X aircraft as it neared completion:
www.thestory.ie/2026/06/10/i...
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The fleet of cars used to ferry government ministers and officeholders around the country cost taxpayers more than €8 million over the past year.
Newest vehicles in the fleet include an Audi A6 50 TDI Quattro and three Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDIs:
www.thestory.ie/2026/06/03/a...
#ireland #politics
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Senior HSE official warned ambulance handover delays at emergency departments were a “significant patient safety risk.”
Documents show how plans for a liaison service to reduce such delays were not funded for four successive winters:
www.thestory.ie/2026/06/05/s...
#ireland #healthcare #foia
