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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 J and The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission The Senior Investigator varied the CCPC's decision. She affirmed its decision to refuse access to certain records on the basis of section 35(1)(a). She found that the public interest, on balance, did not favour their release. She also affirmed its decision to refuse access to certain other records on the basis of section 31(1)(a) of the FOI Act. She annulled its decision to refuse access to the remaining records in part on the basis of section 31(1)(a) and directed their release to the applicant. Read more

Ms X and An Garda Síochána The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of AGS to refuse access to the records sought. Read more

Mr. Ken Foxe, of Right to Know CLG and Department of Foreign Affairs The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Department. Read more