Mr. X and the St. Joseph's Foundation [2025] IEIC 152201 (01 July 2025)

The Information Commissioner determined that the information requested is not exempt under s.36 as the respondent failed to demonstrate sufficient prejudice or harm, and ordered disclosure.

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Citation: [2025] IEIC 152201
Parties: Applicant: Mr. X; Respondent: St. Joseph's Foundation
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 01 July 2025
Procedural Posture: Information Access Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Freedom of Information, Commercial Sensitivity, Public Body Disclosure

Information Law Freedom of Information Commercial Sensitivity Public Body Disclosure

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Parties

Mr. X

Applicant

St. Joseph's Foundation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Information Access Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether information held by St. Joseph's Foundation is exempt from disclosure under s.36 of the Freedom of Information Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Information Commissioner determined that the information requested is not exempt under s.36 as the respondent failed to demonstrate sufficient prejudice or harm, and ordered disclosure.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

St. Joseph's Foundation is directed to release the requested information to Mr. X

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