Received 12 March 2026
Decided 13 May 2026
Refused
Request Reference FOI-55-2026
Requester Type Other
Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following records: A copy of any due diligence review, safety audit, or technical assessment carried out by JJ Campbell & Associates (Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers) on behalf of the OPW in the period from October 2017 - March 2018 Reason as to why a simple report took over 4 months to complete. Specifically, I am requesting the final report and any interim findings related to the performance, compliance, or safety of detention cell windows across the State’s Garda and Courthouse infrastructure (including but not limited to projects at Bandon, Wexford, Taum ) Copies of any invoices, payment records, or procurement correspondence relating to the commissioning of this review by JJ Campbell & Associates, specifically where such payments were authorised or processed following the completion of the work ("after the fact"). Any internal OPW correspondence (emails, minutes of meetings) discussing the findings of this JJ Campbell review and its implications for Fire rating, BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations) compliance on active sites. I request that these records be provided in electronic format. If any part of this request is refused, please specify the exact section of the FOI Act being relied upon and provide a detailed explanation of the public interest test applied.