X and Eirgrid (FOI Act 2014) [2017] IEIC 170178 (31 August 2017)

X and Eirgrid (FOI Act 2014) [2017] IEIC 170178 (31 August 2017)

The records did not contain confidential or commercially sensitive information as defined by the relevant enactments and agreements, and disclosure would not materially prejudice the applicant's interests or competitive position. The applicant failed to demonstrate that any of the claimed exemptions applied. Eirgrid was justified in granting access to the records.

Citation
[2017] IEIC 170178
Parties
Applicant: X; Respondent: Eirgrid
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
31 August 2017
Procedural Posture
FOI Review / Decision on Review
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; decision affirmed
Legal Topics
FOI Act 2014, Confidentiality, Commercial Sensitivity, Public Interest Override
Administrative Law Freedom of Information FOI Act 2014 Confidentiality Commercial Sensitivity Public Interest Override

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Parties

X

Applicant

Eirgrid

Respondent

Procedural Posture

FOI Review / Decision on Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Eirgrid was justified in granting access to correspondence relating to the North-South Interconnector or whether the records are exempt under sections 35 or 36 of the FOI Act

Ratio Decidendi

The records did not contain confidential or commercially sensitive information as defined by the relevant enactments and agreements, and disclosure would not materially prejudice the applicant's interests or competitive position. The applicant failed to demonstrate that any of the claimed exemptions applied. Eirgrid was justified in granting access to the records.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; decision affirmed

Orders

  • Eirgrid's decision to grant access to the records is affirmed.