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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

Right to Know and Westmeath County Council The Senior Investigator annulled the Council's decision. He annulled its decision to refuse access to relevant records in part on the basis of section 36(1)(c) and directed their release. He annulled its effective decision to refuse to release additional records identified during the review and remitted the matter to the Council for consideration afresh. Read more

Company X and Health Service Executive The Senior Investigator affirmed the HSE's decision. She found that it was justified in refusing to release the records at issue on the basis of section 31(1)(a) of the FOI Act. Read more

Ms X and Tusla The Senior Investigator affirmed TUSLA's decision. Read more