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The Information Commissioner's Office carries out independent reviews of decisions taken by public bodies on Freedom of Information requests.

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Guidance Notes How we interpret and apply the Freedom of Information Act.

Recent Decisions

Mr Ken Foxe, Right to Know CLG and Horse Racing Ireland The Senior Investigator annulled HRI's decision and directed release of the relevant records. Read more
Mr X and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine The Commissioner annulled the Department's decision. Although this was the second time the matter was before the Office, he found that the Department had not justified its position that it had taken all reasonable steps to locate relevant records. He directed it to conduct a further fresh decision making process on the request. Read more
Mr X and Office of Public Works The Investigator annulled the OPW's decision and remitted the matter back to the OPW for consideration afresh Read more
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