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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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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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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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Internal audit of garda credit cards finds missing receipts, out-of-date policy and vague rules over what spending was allowed.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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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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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Dept of Foreign Affairs said initial estimates were based on outdated construction costs and insisted the project came in on time & under budget.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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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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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...
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Met Éireann warned this year’s storms could not share names with any of the candidates in the Irish presidential campaign.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/14/m...
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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€1.1 million in payments to Ministers and Oireachtas members through scheme for PR, social media, and secretarial assistance.

Our latest set of records online now at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/10/e...
October 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Ireland’s absence of a nuclear power option leaving it in a “decisively disadvantageous” position according to EirGrid briefing.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/10/08/i...
October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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...
October 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Fáilte Ireland concerns over value for money, U.S. visitors feeling “less welcome” in Europe and Dublin Airport passenger cap.

Our latest set of records:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/26/f...
September 26, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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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...
September 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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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 FOI records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/19/e...
September 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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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.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/16/h...
September 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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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...
September 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Dublin City Council said Construction Industry Federation showed “serious failure in duty of care and property management” after collapse of cottages onto public road.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/09/d...
September 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Sharp uptick in number of U.S. citizens seeking asylum in Ireland since second Trump Presidency began.

Our latest set of FOI records:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/05/s...
September 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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U.S. State Department sent provocative briefing material on Europe being a “hotbed of digital censorship” to Coimisiún na Meán before meeting on free speech and social media regulation.

Our latest set of records available at:

www.thestory.ie/2025/09/03/u...
September 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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...
August 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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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...
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM