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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. D and Veterinary Council of Ireland(FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the VCI. She affirmed the decision to refuse access to some records under sections 42(m)(i), 30(1)(a) and 31(1)(a) of the FOI Act. She annulled the decision to refuse access to one record under section 29(1) and directed release of that record. Read more

Mr X and The Health Service Executive(FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the HSE. He found that it was justified in refusing access to the vast majority of the information at issue under section 37(1) of the FOI Act, with the exception of a small amount of information. Read more

Mr Brian Carroll, Irish Independent Investigations Unit and the National Asset Management Agency The Senior Investigator affirmed NAMA's decision, under section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act Read more