Ms K and Tusla [2024] IEIC 143086 (17 April 2024)

Ms K and Tusla [2024] IEIC 143086 (17 April 2024)

The Investigator affirmed Tusla's decision, finding that the records were properly withheld under sections 31 and 37 of the FOI Act due to legal professional privilege and protection of personal information.

Citation
[2024] IEIC 143086
Parties
Applicant: Ms K; Respondent: Tusla
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
17 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Freedom of Information, Personal Data Exemption

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Parties

Ms K

Applicant

Tusla

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Freedom of Information Appeal / Final Decision

  1. 1 Whether Tusla was justified in refusing access to records under sections 31 and 37 of the FOI Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Investigator affirmed Tusla's decision, finding that the records were properly withheld under sections 31 and 37 of the FOI Act due to legal professional privilege and protection of personal information.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Tusla's refusal of access to the requested records is affirmed