A practical, no-nonsense guide to getting records from public bodies in Ireland using FOI and other information access tools.
Written by Ken Foxe, an investigative journalist with more than two decades’ experience of using Freedom of Information in Ireland.
This signed edition is part of a limited print run and is sold directly by the author. Proceeds support ongoing transparency and journalism work.
Printed by Sprint Books and produced to a higher specification than standard print-on-demand copies from Amazon.
€21.99 (includes postage to Ireland and Northern Ireland)
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Other Formats
The book is also available through:
- Amazon Kindle Edition (€9.99 – €10.49)
- Amazon Print-On-Demand Edition (€17.99)
- Wider e-book distribution to follow
About the Book
Shining a Light: Information Access in Ireland is a practical guide to accessing public records. It is written for people who want to understand how Freedom of Information and other similar tools work in the real world.
It explains how to make effective requests, how public bodies respond to them, and how to challenge refusals when records are withheld.
Inside, you’ll find help on how to:
- Make clear, focused FOI requests.
- Understand delays, fees, and exemptions.
- Request internal reviews and lodge appeals.
- Avoid common mistakes.
- Access environmental information.
- Discover how FOI works outside Ireland.
Who It’s For
- Journalists.
- Students.
- Advocacy groups.
- Political representatives.
- Researchers.
- Citizens who want to understand how decisions are made.
The focus throughout is practical – what works, what doesn’t, and why.
About the Author
Ken Foxe is a freelance investigative journalist specialising in Freedom of Information and information access in Ireland.
He has more than twenty years’ experience making requests, pursuing appeals, and reporting on public bodies.
Delivery Information
Orders placed directly through this website are fulfilled by the author.
Books are typically dispatched within a week.
If you have any queries about your order, please contact: ken.foxe[at]gmail.com