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

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

Recent Decisions

Ms X and Dublin City Council The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the Council and remitted the matter back to the Council for consideration afresh. Read more

Mr. Ken Foxe c/o Right to Know CLG and Irish Fiscal Advisory Council The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the Council. He found that it was not justified in refusing access to the records on the basis of section 29 of the FOI Act and directed their release. Read more

Mr X and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Senior Investigator affirmed the Departments decision. Read more