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Irish NGO focused on the right to access information. For the records we publish on an ongoing basis, visit: www.thestory.ie
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Data Protection Commission sought a €10 million hike in its budget as it looked to combat the “unfair narrative” that it was soft on Big Tech.

In pre-budget submission, the DPC said it was looking to increase annual spending to €39.8 million in 2026.

www.thestory.ie/2025/12/05/d...
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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DPC looked for extra €10 million in funding as it faced EU scrutiny and fought against an “unfair narrative” about its regulation of Big Tech.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/12/05/d...
December 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Government was warned it faced a potential farmer revolt over climate policy, with grassroots resistance and distrust spreading.

The details were contained in an unpublished paper on challenges of communicating climate change:

www.thestory.ie/2025/12/03/u...
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Government was warned it faced a potential farmer revolt over climate policy, with grassroots resistance and distrust spreading.

The details were contained in an unpublished paper on challenges of communicating climate change:

www.thestory.ie/2025/12/03/u...
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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 available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/28/s...
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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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...
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Briefings on Irish ‘red tape’ and EU regulation for Taoiseach ahead of ‘fireside chat’ with Stripe co-founder John Collison.

Our latest set of records now available online at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/25/b...
November 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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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...
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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...
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Information Commissioner rules further detail on ‘nixer’ payments for high-profile RTÉ stars will stay secret as privacy rights outweigh public interest.

Our latest case - unfortunately unsuccessful:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/21/i...
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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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...
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Internal audit of garda credit cards finds missing receipts, out-of-date policy and vague rules over what spending was allowed.

Our latest set of records online now at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/18/i...
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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...
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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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 Right to Know available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/11/d...
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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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...
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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...
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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IDA told to release Apple data-centre land deal files.

Read about our latest successful case at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/11/07/i...
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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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...
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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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...
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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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...
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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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...
October 31, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Staff sometimes left to buy software from own funds as IT systems of Legal Aid Board at “critical risk of failure”.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/24/s...
October 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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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...
October 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Criminals who failed or refused drug tests were allowed retain enhanced prison privileges including increased chance of temporary release, according to an internal audit.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/21/c...
October 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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...
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM