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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

Right to Know CLG and the Irish Prison Service (the IPS) (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the IPS to refuse the applicants request under section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act on the ground that no relevant records exist. Read more

Mr K and the Defence Forces (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Defence Forces. He found that no right of access exists to any such records created before the effective date applicable to the Defence Forces, i.e. 21 April 1998. Read more

Right to Know CLG and An Garda Síochána (AGS) (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of AGS. Read more