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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

Ms A and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Department. Read more

Mr. DK and Department of Justice and Equality (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Department. Read more

Mr X and Health Service Executive(FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the HSE. She annulled its decision in relation to one record and directed the attachment of a statement correcting information that she found to be incomplete and misleading. In relation to two other records, she affirmed the HSE's decision. Read more