Department of Finance (Northern Ireland)

The complainant has requested information about revised pension awards. The Department of Finance (Northern Ireland) (DoF) refused the request, citing section 12(1) (exemption where cost of compliance exceeds appropriate limit) of FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that DoF is entitled to rely on section 12(1) to refuse the request. He also finds that DoF complied with section 16 of FOIA (duty to provide advice and assistance).