Executive Office Northern Ireland

The complainant has requested information regarding Chris McNabb’s removal from post. This included minutes, messages, emails and briefings and any messages sent to Jayne Brady’s phone during a two day period on any subject. The Executive Office confirmed information was held but considered this exempt under sections 35(1)(a) and 40(2) FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the Executive Office has correctly applied these exemptions and the public interest favours maintaining the exemptions and withholding the information. No steps are required.