Debate contribution: A5: Freedom of Information

Debate contribution by Mr Daniel McCrossan on 29 September 2025.

MLA: Mr Daniel McCrossan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 29 September 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: A5: Freedom of Information
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5139042

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Minister, that does not really answer the question. I understand that private information that could identify individuals must be redacted, but almost all of the document was redacted, including conversations or approaches to dealing with the A5, if there were any such discussions. Will the Minister confirm to the House that he will revisit it in the interest of transparency, and can he give an assessment of why it went so badly wrong in court?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1591/22-27.

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