Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information (FOI) publication scheme and how to make an FOI request
Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires FOI bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis outside of FOI, having regard to the principles of openness, transparancy and accountability as set out in Sections 8(5) and 11(3) of the Act. The scheme commits FOI bodies to make information available as part of their normal business activities in accordance with the scheme.
Each of the links below leads you to the page with relevant information for the category.
Freedom of Information
Patient Charter (HSE)
Values
NMH Foundation
Annual Report 2025
Organisational Structure (under revision)
Payscales
Protected Disclosure
The NMH is committed to maintaining an open culture where workers can report any concerns they may have in confidence.
We have a policy in place that aims at encouraging the reporting of genuine concerns about relevant wrongdoings (Protected Disclosures Policy). It also provides guidance on how to raise a concern and reassures workers that genuine concerns can and should be raised, without fear of penalisation.
In accordance with the Protected Disclosure Act 2014 we present previous year’s disclosures on our website.
View Policy
Information on Functions & Services Provided
Information on Decision Making Procedures
Procurement Information
The National Maternity Hospital’s procurement policies and procedures
Current tender competitions and public contracts awarded (http://www.etenders.gov.ie)
How to make a request
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, you are entitled to apply for access to information not otherwise publicly available.
- The right for each person to access information held by public bodies.
- The right for each person to have official information relating to him/herself amended where it is incomplete, incorrect or misleading.
- The right to be given reasons for decisions taken by public bodies that affect them. This right means that from the 21st April, 1998 people can seek access to personal information held on them no matter when the information was created, and to other records created after 21 April, 1998.
To find out how to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act click here.
You can download the application form by clicking here. Patient signed consent and a copy of photo identification must be provided with each request.
Applications should be made to:
Alan McNamara
Freedom of Information Officer
The National Maternity Hospital
Holles Street
D02 YH21
Tel: (01) 637 3100 (ask for bleep 085)
Email: foi@nmh.ie
Rights of Appeal