Summary: The Investigator varied the Department’s decision. He affirmed its decision to refuse access to information relating to IIP applicants under section 37(1). He annulled the Department’s decision to refuse access to certain records under section 15(1)(a), as he found that the Department had not taken reasonable steps to locate them. He directed the Department to carry out a fresh decision making process in relation to that part of the request. He affirmed the Department’s effective decision to refuse access to records relating to third party beneficiaries of IIP investment under section 15(1)(a).
Date: 16-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-136117-F4R7G3
Public Body: Department of Justice
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a), s.17, s.17(4), s.36, s.36(1)(b), s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Investigator annulled the CRU’s decision and remitted the request to be processed afresh.
Date: 13-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-144618-X2H4Z0
Public Body: The Commission for Regulation of Utilities
Section of the Act.: s.29, s.29(1), s.30, s.30(1)(a), s.30(1)(c), s.36, s.36(1)(b), s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed TII’s decision
Date: 16-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-149976-H5J9C1
Public Body: Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Section of the Act.: s.10, s.10(1),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed the HSE’s decision to refuse the request.
Date: 13-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-148376-V3Y2T3
Public Body: Health Service Executive
Section of the Act.: s.37, s.37(1), s.37(8),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the DPC.
Date: 12-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-146709-K8C9K8
Public Body: Data Protection Commission
Section of the Act.:
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the Hospital.
Date: 12-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-149407-R2V3Z1
Public Body: Cork University Maternity Hospital
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Department’s decision.
Date: 10-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-144108-T2N9W0
Public Body: Department of Social Protection
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed the Department’s decision.
Date: 10-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-151236-N0D5Z8
Public Body: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator annulled RTÉ’s decision. He found that the records were subject to the FOI Act and he found none of the information was exempt under section 37(1). He directed the release in full of the records.
Date: 10-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-144824-Q2S2Y1
Public Body: RTÉ
Section of the Act.: s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed UCC’s decision to refuse the request under section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act.
Date: 09-12-2024
Case Number: OIC-150556-D3P2D1
Public Body: University College Cork
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),