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  • What is the next step if I am unhappy with a decision on my AIE request?

    • Under Article 11 of the AIE Regulations you have a right to seek an internal review of the initial decision.
    • You may also request an internal review if you have not received a response within the appropriate timeframe.
    • An internal review must be requested within one month of receipt of the original decision (the Department may extend this timeframe but is not required to do so).
    • There is no charge for requesting an internal review.
    • An internal review involves a complete reconsideration of the matter by a member of the staff of the public authority, who may affirm, vary or annul the original decision made.
    • A written outcome of the review informing you of the decision, the reason for the decision and advising you of your right of appeal to the Commissioner for Environmental Information, including the time limits and fees associated with such an appeal, will be issued to you within one month of the date of receipt of the request for the review.
    • If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the internal review, you can appeal to the Commissioner for Environmental Information (CEI).
    • You must appeal within one month of receiving the decision on the internal review. However, the Commissioner may extend this time limit in individual cases.
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