402 Deputy Noel O’Flynn asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if agencies (details supplied) in County Limerick are the subject of the Freedom of Information Act 1997; if not, when it is proposed to include them under the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46181/08]

The Limerick Northside and Southside Regeneration Agencies are not at present prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act 1997. However, my Department has requested that the Agencies be included in the next extension of the Act, which it is expected will be completed during 2009.