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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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Recent Decisions

Mr S and Department of Health The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the Department on the ground that it did not comply with the provisions of section 15(4) of the Act. He directed the department to consider the request afresh. Read more

Mr Y and TUSLA: Child and Family Agency The Senior Investigator affirmed Tuslas decision. He found that Tusla is not required to disclose the existence or non-existence of the records sought under section 37(6) of the FOI Act. Read more

Ms Y and Louth County Council The Senior Investigator affirmed the Councils decision. Read more