The main functions of the Information Commissioner can be summarised as :

• the review (on application) of the decisions of public bodies in relation to FOI requests and where necessary, the making of binding, new decisions;
• the review of the operation of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act, 2003  to ensure that public bodies comply with their provisions;
• the fostering an attitude of openness among public bodies by the encouragement of the voluntary publication of information above and beyond the minimum requirements of the Acts;
• the preparation and publication of commentaries on the practical operation of the Acts; and
• the publication of an Annual Report

 
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