Mr. X and Trinity College Dublin [2025] IEIC 154287 (19 June 2025)

Mr. X and Trinity College Dublin [2025] IEIC 154287 (19 June 2025)

The Investigator found that the record should be released and annulled Trinity College Dublin's decision, directing disclosure.

Citation
[2025] IEIC 154287
Parties
Applicant: Mr. X; Respondent: Trinity College Dublin
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Information Commissioner's Decision / Final Decision
Outcome
Decision annulled; record to be released.
Legal Topics
Release of Records, Personal Information, Section 37
Freedom of Information Release of Records Personal Information Section 37

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Parties

Mr. X

Applicant

Trinity College Dublin

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Information Commissioner's Decision / Final Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the record at issue should be released under the Freedom of Information Act
  2. 2 Whether section 37 applies to the requested record

Ratio Decidendi

The Investigator found that the record should be released and annulled Trinity College Dublin's decision, directing disclosure.

Court Disposition

Decision annulled; record to be released.

Orders

  • Trinity College Dublin to release the record at issue to Mr. X