How to Make a Freedom of Information Request 

Request Format

Please note: requests must be submitted in writing, and cannot be accepted by phone.

  • Email your request to [email protected]
  • Post your request to: The Freedom of Information Unit, Central Bank of Ireland, New Wapping Street, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 F7X3, Ireland.

You may use our application form to submit your request by email or by post. Please contact if you would like a hard copy of this application form sent to you.

We also have an Irish application form if you would prefer to submit your request in Irish.

Tips to making a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

Please consider the following when making an FOI request:

  1. State that your request is being made under the Freedom of Information Act 2014
  2. Ensure your request is clear and specific, as it must be possible to identify the records which you are requesting by taking reasonable steps
  3. State in which format you wish to receive any records released (e.g. by email, hard copy etc.)
  4. Include your contact information in your request (full name, postal or email address and telephone number)
  5. If you are seeking records containing your personal information, ensure that you submit a copy of appropriate identification (e.g. passport, driver's licence or government issued identification card)
  6. Once FOI request is being processed by the Central Bank, all correspondence will quote a unique reference code. Please ensure you quote this reference code in all correspondence relating to your request, including any relevant payment. 

Fees

There is no fee for making a Freedom of Information request.

However, a fee may be charged for the time spent searching for and retrieving records related to the request. Find out more about these fees.

Queries About Making A Freedom of Information Request

Our frequently asked questions might answer some questions you have about how to make a Freedom of Information request.

If you have remaining queries about how to make a request, you can contact our Freedom of Information Unit:

  • Call us at: +353 (0)1 224 6096
  • Contact us at: [email protected]
  • Write to us at: The Freedom of Information Unit, Central Bank of Ireland, New Wapping Street, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 F7X3, Ireland.