Education Authority Northern Ireland
- Date 1 December 2020
- Sector Education
- Decision(s) FOI 12(1): Not upheld, FOI 40(2): Not upheld
The complainant has requested information from the EANI regarding placement of statemented children in schools. The EANI refused to disclose some of the requested information, citing section 40(2) of the FOIA as a basis for non-disclosure. It refused to disclose the remainder, citing section 12(1) of the FOIA.
1. The Commissioner’s decision is that the EANI has correctly applied sections 12(1) and 40(2) of the FOIA to the requested information.
2. The Commissioner requires no steps to be taken.