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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

Mr V and Medical Council The Investigator affirmed the Council's decision. She found that the Council was justified in refusing access to the withheld information on the basis that it is exempt from release under section 37(1) of the FOI Act. Read more

Ms H and Tusla The Investigator annulled Tusla's decision Read more

Ms Y and Legal Aid Board The Senior Investigator annulled the Board's decision and he directed it to conduct a fresh decision making process on the request. Read more