Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I request the following information in respect of the OGCIO (Office of the Government Chief Information Officer): 1. The number of civil servants designated as ICT Specialists who were working in the OGCIO. 2. The number of full-time contractors engaged by the OGCIO who: • Were working within the OGCIO's ICT unit and/or • Were working in ICT roles (including but not limited to, system delivery, system administration, system training, policy, helpdesk) within any other units/areas of the OGCIO. I request that the information above be provided as of January 1st for each of the last seven years, and that the data be presented in tabular form. Example format below: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 1. Civil Servant ICT Specialist 2. Contractors If any part of this request cannot be granted, I ask that you specify the reason for refusal and identify the relevant exemption(s) under the Act. If the request can be partially granted, I am happy to receive the non-exempt portions. Please let me know if any clarification is required in order to process this request. I understand that a decision on this request should be issued within the statutory timeframe provided for under the Act.