Mr X and Defence Forces (Defence Forces) [2022] IEIC 126266 (27 October 2022)

Mr X and Defence Forces (Defence Forces) [2022] IEIC 126266 (27 October 2022)

The Defence Forces complied with section 10 of the FOI Act by providing the applicant with an adequate statement of reasons for the referral, as the reasons were clearly set out in medical notes already provided to the applicant.

Citation
[2022] IEIC 126266
Parties
Applicant: Mr X; Respondent: Defence Forces
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
27 October 2022
Procedural Posture
FOI Review / Decision on Review
Outcome
affirmed
Legal Topics
Statement of Reasons, Section 10 Compliance, Release of Records
Administrative Law Freedom of Information Statement of Reasons Section 10 Compliance Release of Records

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Parties

Mr X

Applicant

Defence Forces

Respondent

Procedural Posture

FOI Review / Decision on Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defence Forces complied with section 10 of the FOI Act in providing a statement of reasons for referring the applicant to a consultant psychiatrist

Ratio Decidendi

The Defence Forces complied with section 10 of the FOI Act by providing the applicant with an adequate statement of reasons for the referral, as the reasons were clearly set out in medical notes already provided to the applicant.

Court Disposition

affirmed

Orders

  • The decision of the Defence Forces is affirmed. No further statement of reasons is required.