Summary: The Senior Investigator varied the decision of the Council. He affirmed its decision to refuse access to a small amount of personal information in the relevant records under section 37 of the FOI Act. However, he found that the Council was not justified in refusing access to the majority of the records under sections 30, 36 and 37 of the FOI Act and directed their release.
Date: 15-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-93830-Q3M0P1
Public Body: Laois County Council
Section of the Act.: s.37
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Hospital's decision.
Date: 15-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-97965-Y1J0N5
Public Body: Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator found that the HSE was not justified in its decision to extend the period for consideration of the applicant's request under section 14 of the Act.
Date: 15-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-99107-P6T1V3
Public Body: Health Service Executive
Section of the Act.: s.14
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of the IHB.
Date: 11-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-95478-C0D8H8
Public Body: Irish Horse Board Co-op Society Limited
Section of the Act.: s.27
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the Council's refusal to provide the information sought under section 42(m)(i) of the FOI Act.
Date: 11-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-97738-N0Y3C2
Public Body: Kerry County Council
Section of the Act.: s.42, s.42(m)(i),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the HPRA's decision under section 36(1)(b) of the FOI Act.
Date: 10-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-67447-G2P6V9
Public Body: Health Products Regulatory Authority
Section of the Act.: s.36, s.36(1)(b),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the NSSO's decision.
Date: 10-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-67583-M7N7Q5
Public Body: National Shared Services Office
Section of the Act.: s.15, s.15(1)(a),
Summary: The Senior Investigator affirmed the decision of RTÉ. He found that it was justified in refusing to disclose whether or not relevant records exist.
Date: 10-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-94947-M7D7R0
Public Body: RTÉ
Section of the Act.: s.35, s.35(4),
Summary: The Senior Investigator varied the decision of TUSLA. He affirmed the decision in relation to some records and found that section 37(1) applied. He annulled the decision in respect of information relating to the applicant's adult children and directed TUSLA to undertake a fresh decision making process on the request, taking account of the provisions of section 37(2)(b) and the consent given by the relevant parties.
Date: 09-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-80944-L7G2Z1
Public Body: TUSLA Child and Family Agency
Section of the Act.: s.37, s.37(1), s.37(2), s.37(2)(b), s.37(7),
Summary: The Senior Investigator annulled TCD's decision on the ground that it had failed to treat the application as an application for a statement of reasons under section 10. He directed TCD to carry out a fresh decision making process on the application in accordance with the provision of the FOI Act.
Date: 08-12-2020
Case Number: OIC-99005-R7Q7F6
Public Body: Trinity College Dublin
Section of the Act.: s.10