Summary: The Investigator affirmed the Department’s decision. She found that the records were exempt under sections 29(1) (deliberative processes), 32(1)(a)(i) (prejudice the investigation of offences), and 33(3)(c)(i) (information communicated in confidence relating to the security of the State) of the FOI Act.
Date: 06-05-2026
Case Number: OIC-159154-X0F7H0
Public Body: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Section of the Act.: s.29, s.29(1), s.32, s.32(1)(a)(i), s.33, s.33(3)(c)(i),
Summary: The Investigator annulled the Department’s decision and directed it to undertake a fresh decision on the applicant’s request, in accordance with the provisions of the FOI Act.
Date: 05-05-2026
Case Number: OIC-200130-A0A0J7
Public Body: Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Section of the Act.: s.11, s.11(5),
Summary: The Investigator annulled the Hospital’s decision and directed the Hospital to make a fresh decision on the applicant’s request.
Date: 29-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-163364-M5V8K9
Public Body: St James’ Hospital
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed EI’s decision.
Date: 29-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-163390-H5J2Y6
Public Body: Enterprise Ireland
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed the Council’s decision
Date: 29-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-200074-A0A0F2
Public Body: Donegal County Council
Section of the Act.: s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Investigator varied Tailte Éireann’s decision. She annulled its decision to refuse access to further records relevant to the applicant’s request under section 15(1)(a) of the Act and directed it to consider the matter afresh. She affirmed its decision to refuse access to one record on the basis of section 37(1) of the Act. However, she annulled its decision to refuse access to a further record and directed that this be released to the applicant.
Date: 28-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-160983-W3D7Q3
Public Body: Tailte Éireann
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a), s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed the Service’s decision.
Date: 24-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-159472-C6L0W9
Public Body: Houses of the Oireachtas Service
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a), s.15(1)(c), s.15(1)(d),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the HSE to refuse the request under section 37(1) of the Act.
Date: 24-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-158157-Y4L5V0
Public Body: Health Service Executive
Section of the Act.: s.37, s.37(1),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the HSE to refuse the request under section 37(1) of the Act.
Date: 24-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-158157-Y4L5V0
Public Body: Health Service Executive
Section of the Act.: s.35, s.35(1), s.37, s.37(1), s.37(8)(b),
Summary: The Investigator affirmed the Department’s decision.
Date: 23-04-2026
Case Number: OIC-200106
Public Body: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),