Freedom of Information Act, 1997
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Requests for further information by Commissioner. |
35.—(1) Where— | |
(a) an application for the review by the Commissioner of— | ||
(i) a decision to refuse to grant a request under section 7 , or | ||
(ii) a decision under section 14 in relation to a decision referred to in subparagraph (i), | ||
is made under section 34 , and | ||
(b) the Commissioner considers that the statement of the reasons for the decision referred to in paragraph (a) (i) in the notice under subsection (1) of section 8 or of the findings or particulars referred to in subsection (2) (d) (ii) of that section in relation to the matter is not adequate, | ||
the Commissioner shall direct the head concerned to furnish to the requester concerned and the Commissioner a statement, in writing or such other form as may be determined, containing any further information in relation to those matters that is in the power or control of the head. | ||
(2) A head shall comply with a direction under this section as soon as may be, but not later than 3 weeks, after its receipt. |