Mr X and the Defence Forces [2021] IEIC OIC-101295-Y9R5Z9 (3 November 2021)

Mr X and the Defence Forces [2021] IEIC OIC-101295-Y9R5Z9 (3 November 2021)

The Defence Forces provided an adequate statement of reasons referencing the relevant Regulation, fulfilling its obligations under section 10 of the FOI Act, regardless of the applicant's disagreement with the appropriateness of the reason.

Citation
[2021] IEIC OIC-101295-Y9R5Z9
Parties
Applicant: Mr X; Respondent: Defence Forces
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
03 November 2021
Procedural Posture
FOI Review / Final Decision
Outcome
decision affirmed
Legal Topics
Statement of Reasons, Compliance With FOI Act Section 10
Administrative Law Freedom of Information Statement of Reasons Compliance With FOI Act Section 10

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Parties

Mr X

Applicant

Defence Forces

Respondent

Procedural Posture

FOI Review / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defence Forces complied with section 10 of the FOI Act in providing a statement of reasons for denying sick leave at home

Ratio Decidendi

The Defence Forces provided an adequate statement of reasons referencing the relevant Regulation, fulfilling its obligations under section 10 of the FOI Act, regardless of the applicant's disagreement with the appropriateness of the reason.

Court Disposition

decision affirmed

Orders

  • The Defence Forces has complied with section 10 of the FOI Act in response to the application for a statement of reasons.