Closure of Cummal Mooar

Summary

A request was made for details regarding the decommissioning of Cummal Mooar, including meeting attendees, decision-makers, and mitigation measures. Manx Care provided excerpts for some questions but withheld information on attendees and decision-makers due to data protection exemptions and stated they could not locate records for mitigation measures and PSC notification.

Key Facts

• The request concerned the closure of Cummal Mooar and the impact on staff and residents.
• Information regarding who attended meetings and who the decision maker was was withheld.
• The authority stated they do not hold or could not find information on mitigation measures.
• The authority stated they do not hold or could not find information on when the PSC was informed.
• The response was issued on 23 May 2024 following a request received on 22 August 2023.

Data Disclosed

• 22 August 2023
• 23 May 2024
• 3345973
• IM4 4R
• 01624 650 000

Exemptions Cited

• Section 25(b)(i)&(ii) - Absolutely exempt personal information (Data Protection)
• Section 11(3)a - Practical refusal (Information not held or cannot be found)

Original Request

Can you please provide information from meetings that discussion surrounded the decommissioning of Cummal Mooar and what would happen to staff and residents.

What month did this take place.

Who attended the meetings.

Who was the decision maker.

What mitigation measures took place.

When was the PSC informed