Decisions List

In accordance with Article 12(5) of the AIE Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the decision of the Bank and found that it was justified in refusing access to the information concerned on the ground that it is not environmental information within the meaning of the Regulations. She affirmed the decision of the Bank accordingly.

In accordance with Article 12(5) of the Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the decision of NAMA and found that it was not justified in refusing the request on the ground that it is not a public authority within the meaning of the Regulations. She annulled the decision of NAMA and found that it is a public authority within the meaning of the Regulations.

In accordance with article 12(5) of the Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the decision of the Bank and found that it was not justified in refusing the request on the ground that it is not a public authority within the meaning of the Regulations. She annulled the decision of the Bank and found that it is a public authority within the meaning of the Regulations.

The Commissioner found that the Department was justified in its decision to refuse the request on the basis that it did not hold environmental information within the scope of the request. She found that Article 7(5) of the Regulations allows a public authority to refuse a request on the basis that the information requested is not held by it. She affirmed the Department's decision.

In accordance with article 12(5) of the Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the decision of Irish Rail and found that it was not justified in refusing the request. She found that the information sought is environmental information and, as none of the exceptions provided for in the Regulations apply, the information should be released. She annulled the decision and directed the release of the information.

The Commissioner found that the Council was not justified in its original decision. As the Council released all information identified as relevant to the request during the review, she found that Article 7(5) of the Regulations, which allows a public authority to refuse a request on the basis that the information requested is not held by it, applied to any further information. She varied the Council's decision accordingly.