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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 Q and Dublin City Council The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Council to refuse access to certain records under sections 15(1)(a), 31(1)(a), and 37(1) of the Act. Read more

Mr X and Health Service Executive The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the HSE. He directed it to release details of the POs for the period in question that were processed electronically by three of the hospitals. Read more

Ms X and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council The Senior Investigator annulled the Council's decision and he directed it to consider the request afresh. Read more