Mr Y and Cope Foundation [2025] IEIC 150074 (04 April 2025)

The Senior Investigator affirmed the Foundation's decision, finding the refusal justified under s.15(1)(a) and s.37(1) of the FOI Act.

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Citation: [2025] IEIC 150074
Parties: Applicant: Mr Y; Respondent: Cope Foundation
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 04 April 2025
Procedural Posture: Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Access to Information, Exemptions Under FOI Act

Administrative Law Freedom of Information Access to Information Exemptions Under FOI Act

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Parties

Mr Y

Applicant

Cope Foundation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Foundation was correct in refusing access to requested records under s.15(1)(a) and s.37(1) of the FOI Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Senior Investigator affirmed the Foundation's decision, finding the refusal justified under s.15(1)(a) and s.37(1) of the FOI Act.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Decision of Cope Foundation affirmed

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