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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 Y and Kerry County Council The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the Council and directed it to conduct a fresh decision-making process on the request. Read more

Ms X and Office of Public Works The Senior Investigator affirmed the OPWs decision. She found that confirming or denying whether the requested records exist could endanger the life or safety of the Garda Commissioner and others (sections 32(1)(b) and 32(2) of the FOI Act). She was also satisfied that if the records existed, any of the circumstances necessary to require consideration of the public interest test at section 32(3) would not be present. Read more

Mr X and TUSLA: Child and Family Agency The Senior Investigator affirmed TUSLAs decision, under section 31(1)(a) of the FOI Act. Read more