Summary:The Senior Investigator varied the Department's decision. He found that it was justified in refusing access to certain information and records on the basis of sections 31(1)(a) and 37(1) of the FOI Act. He found that it was not justified in refusing access to other information and records on the basis of sections 29(1), 30(1) or 36(1)(b) of the FOI Act and he directed the release of same. He found that the Department was not justified in its reliance on section 15(1)(a) in respect of any further records which may exist. He annulled and remitted this section of the decision for fresh consideration.
Date:13-05-2024
Case Number:OIC-141363-W0L3K7
Public Body:Department of Social Protection
Section of the Act.:s.15, s.15(1)(a), s.29, s.29(1), s.30, s.30(1), s.31, s.31(1)(a), s.36, s.36(1)(b), s.37, s.37(1),