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Re-use of public sector information

The RPII has a policy of making available as much information as possible to as wide an audience as possible. In addition, the RPII is obliged by law to allow the re-use of information from our website. You will find the details of that legislation here.

Under European Union Directive 2003/98/EC, public sector bodies are obliged (with certain exclusions) to allow documentary information to be re-used. The Directive was consolidated into Irish law by Statutory Instrument 279 of 2005.

Purpose of the Regulations

The obligation on public sector bodies to make their information available for re-use is driven by the following benefits identified by the European Union

• Public sector information is a valuable resource that could be used by the private sector to develop value added products and services
• The re-use of information helps stimulate economic activity, innovation and competition
• The re-use of information helps accelerate the evolution of our knowledge-based economy and society
• The re-use of information improves the flow of information from the public sector to the private citizen.

Re-use of RPII information

The RPII allows the re-use of information on this website, subject to the following conditions

• The source of the information is clearly identified
• The date when the information was published, or first came available, is clearly identified
• Details of copyright are indicated
• The information is not used for commercial advertising
• The information is not used dishonestly, illegal or fraudulently
• Before using the RPII logo, typefaces or other brand images, you should first read our Brand Guidelines to ensure consistent and professional presentation of the RPII corporate identity.

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