OIC Decisions
Decisions issued from January 2022 onwards can be found here. Earlier decisions will be uploaded in the coming months. If you require an earlier decision then please email us at info@oic.ie
Decisions issued from January 2022 onwards can be found here. Earlier decisions will be uploaded in the coming months. If you require an earlier decision then please email us at info@oic.ie
Summary: Dheimhnigh an tImscrúdaitheoir Sinsearach cinneadh na Roinne
Date: 23-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-100581-R0K4M0
Public Body: An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán (An Roinn)
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the HSE on the ground that it did not comply with the provisions of section 15(4) of the FOI Act before refusing the request under section 15(1)(c). He directed the HSE to consider the request afresh.
Date: 19-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-102936-Q3R7S6
Public Body: Dublin Midlands Hospital Group
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(c), s.15(4),
Summary: The Senior Investigator annulled the decision of the HSE on the ground that it did not comply with the provisions of section 15(4) of the FOI Act before refusing the request under section 15(1)(c). He directed the HSE to consider the request afresh.
Date: 19-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-102951-H9N9D4
Public Body: University Limerick Hospital Group
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(c), s.15(4),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed Peamount's decision.
Date: 16-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-102043-W0W3X5
Public Body: Peamount Healthcare
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Department's decision.
Date: 16-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-102728-Z6M2M1
Public Body: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the Council by directing the release of the records at issue subject to the redaction of the names, other identifying details, and qualifications of private third party individuals
Date: 10-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-101570-K7P2P9
Public Body: Clare County Council
Section of the Act.: s.29, s.29(1), s.35, s.35(1), s.36, s.36(1), s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed TCD's decision.
Date: 10-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-103421-D0Q5M7
Public Body: Trinity College Dublin
Section of the Act.: s.10, s.10(12),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of Revenue.
Date: 10-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-94402-J7M1T4
Public Body: Office of the Revenue Commissioners
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a), s.41, s.41(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Department's decision. She found that the records attract legal professional privilege and are exempt under section 31(1)(a) of the FOI Act.
Date: 08-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-98643-B2L9K4
Public Body: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Section of the Act.: s.31, s.31(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Council's decision. She found that section 15(1)(a) of the FOI Act applies to the applicant's request insofar as it relates to additional records.
Date: 05-03-2021
Case Number: OIC-93137-D8K4J0
Public Body: Mayo County Council
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),