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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 X and Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator annulled the Department's decision in this case. He directed the release of the records subject to the redaction of a small amount of personal information from two of the records under section 37(1). Read more

Ms X and University College Cork (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator varied UCC's decision. She found that it was justified in refusing access to the majority of the records under sections 30 and 37 of the FOI Act. She found that it was not justified in refusing the request insofar as it relates to the remaining records and directed their release. Read more

Ms X and Defence Forces Ireland (FOI Act 2014) The Senior Investigator found that the Defence Forces had not justified its decision. She annulled the decision to refuse access to the record under section 36 and directed the Defence Forces to release the record. Read more