270 Ms M. McGennis asked the Minister for Education and Science the companies or businesses from which his Department has received most frequent requests under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997, other than requests by businesses for personal information; the general nature of the information sought; and the costs levied on the companies or businesses for the processing of these requests. [16424/99]

The following is the information requested by the Deputy.

The Sunday Times has submitted 21 requests under the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. One request attracted a levy of £237.

The Construction Industry Federation has submitted five requests. No charge was levied.

Mark Henry (for Policywatch and Amárach) and RTE have both submitted four requests. Again a charge was not levied.