Decisions List

In accordance with article 12(5) of the Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the Council's decision on the appellant's request. The Commissioner was satisfied that the Council disclosed all relevant information to the appellant at internal review stage. He therefore affirmed the decision of the Council

The Commissioner found that the request was a valid AIE request which should now be processed by TII in accordance with the AIE Regulations

The Commissioner found that the Council was not justified in refusing to provide the appellant with access to a map showing land it had acquired by compulsory purchase, and he required the Council to provide the appellant with a copy of that map

The Commissioner found that the Department’s internal-review decision was not justified, because the decision-maker did not consider the relevant version of the diary. However, since that version is no longer available, the Commissioner was unable to determine if it contained any environmental information. Accordingly, the Commissioner did not consider it appropriate for him to annul the decision or to require the Department to provide the appellant with further information.

The Commissioner found that the Department’s internal-review decision was not justified, because the decision-maker did not consider the relevant version of the diary. However, since that version is no longer available, the Commissioner was unable to determine if it contained any environmental information. Accordingly, the Commissioner did not consider it appropriate for him to annul the decision or to require the Department to provide the appellant with further information.

In accordance with article 12(5) of the AIE Regulations, the Commissioner reviewed the decision of IDA Ireland and found that it was justified in refusing access to the information sought under article 7(5) of the Regulations. He affirmed the decision of IDA Ireland accordingly.