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The Information Commissioner's Office carries out independent reviews of decisions taken by public bodies on Freedom of Information requests.

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Guidance Notes How we interpret and apply the Freedom of Information Act.

Recent Decisions

Ms Z and Garda Síochána Having carried out a review under section 22(2) of the FOI Act, I hereby affirm the decision of AGS to refuse, under section 37(1) of the Act, the applicant’s request for details of the Garda Stations at which a named member of AGS has been stationed over the years. Read more
Ms X and Dublin City Council The Senior Investigator annulled the Council's decision. He found that the Council was not justified in refusing access to the 13 records that are deemed to fall within the scope of the applicant’s request and directed their release. Read more
Dr Fred Logue and An Bord Pleanála The Senior Investigator annulled ABP's decision and directed it to grant access to the record. Read more