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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. X and Medical Council The Senior Investigator affirmed the Council's decision. Read more

Ms. Y and Health Service Executive The Senior Investigator annulled the HSE's decision on the ground that it had not taken all reasonable steps to ascertain the whereabouts of relevant records. Read more

Mr. Y and St. James's Hospital The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Hospital. Read more