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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 Y and National Council for Special Education (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the NCSE. He found that the NCSE was justified in refusing the applicant's request under section 9 of the FOI Act on the basis that the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the relevant records were incomplete, incorrect or misleading. Read more

Mr Q & EirGrid PLC (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of EirGrid and directed it to undertake a fresh decision-making process in respect of the request. Read more

Ms X & the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine ('the Department')(FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Department. He found that it was justified in refusing access to the records at issue under sections 31 and 37 of the FOI Act. Read more