Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) - Making a Request

Applications for Access to Information on the Environment should be made to:

When making a request for information under the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations you are required to:

• state that the application is being made under the AIE Regulations and submit it in writing or electronic form aie@housing.gov.ie
• provide your contact details
• state, in terms that are as specific as possible, the environmental information required, and specify the form and manner of access desired

Normally you will be notified of the decision on your request within 1 month of its receipt.

If you consider that your original request for environmental information was refused wholly or partially, or was otherwise not properly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the AIE Regulations, you may, not later than one month following the receipt of the decision from the Department, request that the Department carry out an internal review of the decision in part or in whole.

No fee will be charged for the internal review process.

A written outcome of the review informing you of the decision, the reason for the decision and advising you of your right of appeal to the Commissioner for Environmental Information, including the time limits and fees associated with such an appeal, will be issued to you within one month of the date of receipt of the request.

Learn about the fees.

If you have any queries AIE Unit can be contacted by phone:

• +353 (0)53 911 7385 (Alison Barron)
• +353 (0)53 911 7334 (Laura Molloy)
• +353 (0)53 911 7387 (Aoife Carroll).

email at AIE@housing.gov.ie

This website is an information point for the purpose of the AIE Directive. If you require further environmental information than that which is provided on the website, you may submit an AIE request or contact the AIE Unit, as outlined above.