71 Ms M. McGennis asked the Minister for Defence 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. [16415/99]

The most frequent source from which this Department has received freedom of information requests is The Sunday Times. Nine requests have been processed from The Sunday Times journalists. The general nature of their requests has related to the use-disposal of Defence property, ministerial expenses, and the content of freedom of information inquiries. No costs were levied by the Department for the processing of these requests.