Decisions of the Information Commissioner

The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the HSE.

The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Hospital to refuse access to the records sought under section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act.

The Commissioner varied the decision of the Department. He directed the release of 62 records to the applicant in full or in part. He affirmed the Department's decision to refuse access to the remaining records under sections 31(1)(a), 35(1)(b), and 42(f).

The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Council.

The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the Council. While he found that the Council was justified in redacting certain information under section 42(m)(i), he directed the release of a small amount of additional information contained in one of the records.

The Senior Investigator varied the Department's decision. She found that it was justified in refusing access to 10 records under section 29(1) of the Act as the records contain information in relation to the deliberative processes of the Low Pay Commission and granting access to them would be contrary to the public interest. She annulled the Department’s decision to refuse access to the remaining records or parts of records and she directed their release to the applicant subject to the redaction of personal information of individuals which she found to be exempt under section 37(1).

The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of AIT.

The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the CRA. He found that it was not justified in refusing to provide the statement of reasons sought and that a letter it issued to the applicant outside of the FOI process was not adequate for the purposes of section 10. He directed the CRA to issue a revised statement of reasons.

The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the Council. She found that the Council was justified in its decision to refuse access to further records under section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act. She affirmed the decision of the Council to refuse access to records under section 31(1)(a) of the Act on the basis of legal professional privilege. She annulled the decision of the Council to refuse access to information in one record under section 29 of the Act and directed its release.

The Senior Investigator affirmed the Department's decision, under section 36(1)(c) of the FOI Act.