Procedure for requesting information

Applications should be made in writing and should indicate that the information is sought under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014.

Requests can be sent by post to the following address:

Data Protection Officer (DPO)
National Cancer Registry
Building 6800
Cork Airport Business Park
Kinsale Road
Cork

Applications can also be submitted online.

FOI request guidelines

In preparing a request the following guidelines should be followed:

  • State that the request is made under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 (for online form check the box).
  • Provide as much detail as possible to enable NCRI staff to identify the record.
  • Provide full personal details including name, address and contact telephone number.
  • State if the information is required in a particular form, i.e. photocopy.
Go to FOI form

What information can I request?

Under the Freedom of Information Act, anyone is entitled to apply for access to information not otherwise publicly available.

Process and fees

Information about the Freedom of Information request process, how long it takes, how much it costs and how to appeal a decision.