Search and Copy Charges

Charges/Fees are currently set as follows in accordance with Statutory Instruments Nos.139 and 522 of 1998:

€ 20.95 per hour - search and retrieval
€ 0.04 per sheet for a photocopy
€ 0.51 for a 3 1/2 inch computer diskette
€ 10.16 for a CD-ROM
€ 6.35 for a Radiograph (x-ray)

• Non-personal records: Fees will be charged in respect of the time spent in efficiently locating and copying records. Fees will not apply in respect of the time spent by the Institute in considering requests. A deposit will be payable where the total fee is likely to exceed €50. In these circumstances, the Institute will, if requested, assist individuals to amend the request so as to reduce or eliminate the amount of the deposit.
• Personal records: Fees in respect of the cost of copying the records requested will not apply unless a large number of records are involved.
  Charges may be waived in the following circumstances:
  1. Where the cost of collecting and accounting for the fee would exceed the amount of the fee;
  2. In the case of personal information, where such charges would not be reasonable having regard to the means of the requester.