Received 151% more appeals in 2022 compared to 2021, which was itself a record year for appeals
Completed 227 cases, an increase of 144 on 2021
Delays at any stage of the AIE request process, or inappropriate refusal to release information, jeopardise the ability of requesters to participate in environmental decision-making.
The AIE Regulations and AIE Directive make it clear that there is a presumption in favour of the release of environmental information.
In comparison with recent years, 2022 saw a slight reduction in activity for the OCEI in relation to hearings and judgments. As of 31 December 2022, our Office had five live cases before the Courts, two of which were initiated in 2022.
