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The Information Commissioner's Office carries out independent reviews of decisions taken by public bodies on Freedom of Information requests.

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Guidance Notes How we interpret and apply the Freedom of Information Act.

Recent Decisions

Mr X and Department of Social Protection The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the Department. He found that some of the information at issue was not exempt under section 37(1) and directed its release. Read more

Mr X and Cork County Council The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Council. Read more

Ms X and Health Service Executive The Senior Investigator annulled the HSE's decision on the ground that it had not conducted all reasonable searches in an effort to locate all relevant records. He directed it to undertake a fresh decision-making process in respect of the applicant's request. Read more