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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. and Mrs. X & TUSLA (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed TUSLAs decision. She found that section 37(1) of the FOI Act applies to the records to which access was refused by TUSLA, as release of these records would involve the disclosure of personal information of individuals other than the applicants. She found that, on balance, the public interest that the request should be granted does not outweigh the public interest that the right to privacy of those individuals should be upheld. Read more

Mr X and Clare County Council (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator annulled the Council's decision to refuse access to the records and directed it to release the records. Read more

Mr X and Clare County Council (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator annulled the Council's decision to refuse access to the records and directed it to release the records. Read more