Salary of €250,000 per year with company car and 25% private pension plan was “wholly unfair” for chief executive of An Post. Our latest set of records, released under FOI. The new salary for the job remains a mystery: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/28/s...

Briefing for Taoiseach for “fireside chat” with Stripe billionaire John Collison said criticism of bureaucracy and over-regulation was likely. It said Mr Collison was on record condemning “red tape” in Ireland. www.thestory.ie/2025/11/25/b...

Information Commissioner rules RTÉ’s ‘nixer’ payment bands must stay secret as privacy rights outweigh public interest in disclosure. Our latest case update: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/21/i...

An audit of garda credit cards found receipts were missing for over €900 worth of spending, an incomplete policy that hadn’t been updated since 2018, and little paperwork on whether spending was necessary. Our latest set of FOI records: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/18/i...

Teleporter in the Liffey and ‘scorched earth’ at Casino Marino listed in OPW historic property damage reports. Our latest set of records: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/14/t...

Department warned sewerage stench from government’s controversial €1.4 million security pavilion was so bad they might have to move staff to get away from the smell. Latest set of records from @righttoknow.bsky.social available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/11/d...

The IDA has been told it must disclose documents on a land deal for a proposed Apple data centre. In 2021, Right to Know sought copies of correspondence between the development agency and the tech giant on discussions about potential sites. www.thestory.ie/2025/11/07/i...

Government payroll fiasco leaves taxpayers to pick up tab for interest and penalties on pension lump-sum tax shortfalls for former ministers & retired senior officials. Latest set of records from @righttoknow.bsky.social released following FOI internal review: www.thestory.ie/2025/11/04/g...

New Irish embassy & diplomatic outpost in Tokyo was originally projected to cost €23.5m but has cost at least €35.2 m. Dept of Foreign Affairs said initial estimates were based on outdated construction costs and insisted the project came in on time & under budget. www.thestory.ie/2025/10/31/d...

A report on the Legal Aid Board (LAB) found its IT systems were at “critical risk of failure,” and that poor performance issues were tolerated, while staff worked in unsatisfactory offices without the necessary technology. Latest set of records released under FOI: www.thestory.ie/2025/10/24/s...

Prisoners who failed or refused drug tests were allowed keep special jail privileges including increased visits, better accommodation & higher chance of temporary release. Audit found that in half of 201 cases – inmate was not downgraded as per policy. www.thestory.ie/2025/10/21/c...

Arson, vandalism, theft and criminal damage at Ireland’s national parks and protected habitats. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...

Protected habitats have been burned, vandalised, and torn up at Ireland’s national parks over the past 18 months. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) records detail dozens of incidents of arson, scrambler damage, theft, and repeated vandalism. www.thestory.ie/2025/10/17/a...

Met Éireann said they needed to be sure that none of this year’s storms shared a name with any of the candidates in the Presidential election. An email said: “We certainly couldn’t have a live storm with the name of a candidate during the election.” www.thestory.ie/2025/10/14/m...

More than €1.1 million in taxpayer funds was paid last year to ministers, TDs, and Senators for social media, PR, and secretarial support. Details of many of the payments are now kept secret with the Oireachtas saying they're personal information: www.thestory.ie/2025/10/10/e...

Ireland is leaving itself in a “decisively disadvantageous” position with some of the world’s highest electricity prices by ruling out nuclear power, an internal EirGrid briefing warns. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/10/08/i...

Three new special advisers for Ceann Comhairle, deputy speaker, and Seanad Cathaoirleach will cost taxpayer €325,000 annually. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/10/03/t...

Leinster House has approved €325,000 a year spend for three new special advisers for the Ceann Comhairle, Leas Ceann Comhairle & Seanad Cathaoirleach. Such roles were scrapped over a decade ago in the wake of the John O’Donoghue expenses controversy. www.thestory.ie/2025/10/03/t...

Fáilte Ireland warns key risks for tourism: Dublin Airport’s passenger cap, U.S. visitors feeling “less welcome” in Europe, and Ireland’s value-for-money proposition. Our latest set of FOI records: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/26/f...

Right to Know wins in landmark ruling requiring release of large cattle herd locations in Ireland. Our latest successful case. Read more at: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/22/r...

Another big win for transparency. Right to Know has forced the release of data on the location of Ireland’s largest cattle herds. The Commissioner for Environmental Information said public interest trumps privacy claims. www.thestory.ie/2025/09/22/r...

Enterprise Ireland chairman wanted to stay on but told board his position was becoming a “potential embarrassment” to minister over accounting delays. Latest set of records from @righttoknow.bsky.social available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/19/e...

Senior HSE management went to visit Ryanair to see how aircraft were dispatched in the early morning to see if they could learn lessons on managing waiting lists and hospital overcrowding. Latest set of records from @righttoknow.bsky.social available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/16/h...

Climate change “adding fuel” to storms that reach Ireland according to briefing for Met Éireann forecasters. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/12/c...

Forecasters at Met Éireann were briefed on how climate change was “adding fuel” to storms that hit Irish shores. A guidance document on how to discuss the impact of global warming said there was high confidence that maximum rainfall rates will rise here. www.thestory.ie/2025/09/12/c...

Frost Zone Stories Book 2, including terrific stories by @jennyhart2001.bsky.social @dianedooley.bsky.social @malcolmtimperley.bsky.social @camdenscorner.bsky.social Nick Young, Michael Penncavage, Kay Hanifen, D Thomas Minton, @kenfoxe.bsky.social Ann Wuehler and @maureenow.bsky.social

Dublin City Council said Construction Industry Federation showed “serious failure in duty of care and property management” after collapse of cottages onto public road. Latest set of records from @righttoknow.bsky.social available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/09/09/d...

I’ve a new short story called ‘Once Bitten’ in a just-released horror anthology from Rowan Prose. You can buy the collection, print or digital, here: books2read.com/u/4j7aW2

There has been a steep rise in the number of citizens of the United States seeking asylum in Ireland. Fifty-one people from the U.S. applied for international protection in the first half of this year, more than in 2023 and 2024 combined. www.thestory.ie/2025/09/05/s...

Some of the 'light' reading material the U.S. State Department sent Ireland’s social media regulator ahead of a meeting earlier this year. “Across Europe, governments have weaponised political institutions against their own citizens.” www.thestory.ie/2025/09/03/u...

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Transport Infrastructure Ireland mulls proposal to turn 36-acre surplus parcel of land in Cork into native woodland. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/08/29/t...

Want to know what your council or a government department has been up to? Use #FOI to access official records – and environmental info too. I wrote a free beginner’s guide (contributions welcome to keep it updated): www.kenfoxe.com/foi-guide

A pretty commonplace experience when making FOI requests in Ireland. I looked for copies of high-level records on the overcrowding crisis in jails. Irish Prison Service said there were no records. I appealed to the Information Commissioner. The records were magically located.

Department of Foreign Affairs agreed to rent hike that brought annual cost of Irish Ambassador’s residence in London to €508,925 per year. A new set of records released under Freedom of Information laws: www.thestory.ie/2025/08/25/d...

The Land Development Agency has appealed to the High Court to block release of their risk register under FOI in a case likely to cost taxpayer tens of thousands of euro. It's the 3rd time in three years a public body has taken one of our cases to court. www.thestory.ie/2025/08/22/l...

You might think that in the midst of a housing crisis, the Land Development Agency would have better things to do than go to the High Court to fight transparency and block release of their risk register to me and @righttoknow.bsky.social under FOI laws. But you'd be wrong: oic.ie/ga/cinneadh-...

Senior Dept of Justice official warned backlogs in dealing with asylum applications were quickly reaching “unmanageable levels.” Department originally refused access to these records under FOI and they were released during appeal process. www.thestory.ie/2025/08/18/d...

Enterprise Ireland wanted to raise salary for their new CEO by over €70,000 but were told there was little chance of it being approved. Plan to recruit their new boss with a pay package worth €300,000 per year was later dropped. www.thestory.ie/2025/08/15/e...

In case you missed it, a new short story from me in the latest edition of Utopia Science Fiction. It’s called ‘Too Late Never,’ and you can pick up a copy of the magazine here: www.utopiasciencefiction.com/product-page...

A crucial emergency beacon fell from an Air Corps helicopter during an emergency medical mission, sparking a four-day search before it was eventually discovered by a farm worker in a field. Latest records from @righttoknow.bsky.social www.thestory.ie/2025/08/11/c...

Pay boost of €23,000 agreed for new boss of Housing Agency bringing starting salary to €184,852 per year. Our latest set of records available at: www.thestory.ie/2025/08/08/p...

A pay hike of over €23,000 was approved for the new chief executive of the Housing Agency after negotiations between two government departments. Post was meant to be filled with a starting package of €161,593-a-year, but was raised to €184,852 following discussions: www.thestory.ie/2025/08/08/p...

Tusla has warned it will blow its budget by nearly €68 million this year as it struggles to deal with huge demand for its services, including unaccompanied children in international protection and fleeing war in Ukraine. Latest set of records from Right to Know: www.thestory.ie/2025/08/06/c...

I’ve a new short story called ‘Too Late Never’ in the brand-new edition of Utopia Science Fiction. You can buy it online here: www.utopiasciencefiction.com/product-page...

Council paid €613,000 for land to secure public access to beach believing it'd be more expensive to go to court to ensure right of way. Wicklow County Council said price was likely to be less than High Court challenge, which might not be successful. www.thestory.ie/2025/08/01/w...

The Information Commissioner was forced to use his powers under the FOI Act to ensure the Secretary General of the Department of Children and Equality released records on budget discussions for funding of international protection accommodation. Our latest update: www.thestory.ie/2025/07/29/i...

The Irish Prison Service pleaded with the Department of Justice to stop scheduling extra court sittings and to consider using cells in garda stations for prisoners. They were among a suite of measures they requested as they struggled with overcrowding crisis: www.thestory.ie/2025/07/25/i...

Would you like to know more about how to access official records from public bodies? Maybe you're curious about something your local council did, or a decision made by government? Find out how to use FOI (and other tools) to get the records you want: www.kenfoxe.com/foi-guide

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan was told to emphasise “nous and soft skills” of gardaí in the deportation of school-going children from Ireland. A Q&A briefing said families could have avoided this outcome and returned voluntarily. www.thestory.ie/2025/07/22/j...