Mr X and the Defence Forces [2015] IEIC 150028 (17 April 2015)

The applicant was not entitled to a statement of reasons because providing such reasons would require disclosure of information contained in an exempt record under section 18(2)(a) of the FOI Act.

Citation: [2015] IEIC 150028
Parties: Applicant: Mr X; Respondent: Defence Forces
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 17 April 2015
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Review / Final Decision
Outcome: request refused
Legal Topics: Statement of Reasons, Exempt Records, FOI Act Section 18

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Statement of Reasons Exempt Records FOI Act Section 18

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Parties

Mr X

Applicant

Defence Forces

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Review / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Defence Forces was justified in refusing to provide a statement of reasons under section 18 of the FOI Act for the applicant's unsuccessful enlistment

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was not entitled to a statement of reasons because providing such reasons would require disclosure of information contained in an exempt record under section 18(2)(a) of the FOI Act.

Court Disposition

request refused

Orders

Decision of Defence Forces varied; applicant not entitled to statement of reasons under section 18(2)(a) of FOI Act.