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
Legal Issues
- 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
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