Where to Find Information

The main purpose of a publication scheme is to make information readily available without the need for specific written requests.  The following information required to be disclosed by the FOI Law can be found by clicking on the highlighted link:

• the functions of the authority, what work it does and how it sets about its tasks.
• the departments and agencies of the authority and the subjects handled by each department with the locations of the departments and agencies and the opening hours of all offices.
• the title and business address of the Principal Officer and other key officers within the authority.
• manuals, interpretations, rules, guidelines, practices or precedents (see below).

For disclosure purposes, the AOA has grouped its information into the the following broad categories; click on the highlighted links to get to the web page where the information may be found.  

• Manuals, interpretations, rules, guidelines, practices or precedents
  • Rules, Forms and Fees
  • Policy statements and Guidance notes
• Inspections and Disciplinary actions
  • Reports on past inspections
  • Future inspection plans
  • Disciplinary measures taken by the AOA
• International cooperation
• Information about the Board of the AOA
  • Board composition
  • Code of Ethics
• Annual Reports of the AOA
  • Audited Financial Statements and Annual Reports
  • Other periodic reports

A copy of the Publication Scheme which the AOA is required to publish under the FOI legislation can be found here:

AOA Publication Scheme (February 2025)