EANI School Walking Route EIR Complaint Not Upheld

The ICO investigated a complaint under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) against the Education Authority Northern Ireland. The complainant sought information about a school walking route assessment between two postcodes. EANI provided information falling within the scope of the request. The Commissioner found that EANI does not hold additional information relevant to the request. The complaint was not upheld.

Affected parties—primarily EANI and similar public authorities handling EIR requests—should note that this decision confirms the ICO's approach to assessing whether public bodies hold responsive information. No compliance obligations arise from this decision. Public authorities should maintain adequate record-keeping practices for EIR responses to demonstrate no additional information is held.