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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held by the Minister, his special adviser, or the chairman of the OPW referring or relating to the hosting of a 'live crib' at St Stephen's Green. This request to cover the period in which this matter has been under consideration over recent months. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the decision to resume the Live Crib at the Mansion House for 2023. This request to cover the period 1 Aug 2023 to date.

Office of Public Works

Minister O'Donnell recently stated he received advice from the CSO on rights of way at Castletown House in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. I am requesting a copy of a record of that advice under FOI please.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all internal audits completed in the period 1 Dec 2021 to date of receipt of the request. If there are a large volume, I am happy to be provided with a list from which I will select four or five. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the renovation/restoration of a damaged gate at the Phoenix Park. This record to be broken down (line by line) and in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, planning or scoping documents associated with the above project. - copies of any high-level correspondence with regard to cost overruns or delays involving this project. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request).

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records held by the Office of Public Works regarding the National Anti-Ligature Programme and Garda Estate upgrades: 1. Project-Specific Site Records (The "Safety Correction" Trail): Copies of all Site Meeting Minutes, Architect’s Instructions (AIs), and Clerk of Works Reports specifically relating to the approval or rejection of "OBE" cell windows for the following projects: Navan Garda Station Bailieborough Garda Station Portlaoise Garda Station Newcastlewest Garda Station Longford Garda Station Donegal Garda Station Note: I am specifically seeking records detailing why winning contractors were required to deviate from their tendered window supplier in favour of a secondary specialist supplier (The Glass Block Company) for safety or compliance reasons. 2. Technical Submittal Rejections: Copies of all Technical Submittal rejection notices issued to contractors regarding cell windows tested only to EN 14019 at the aforementioned sites. 3. Internal Communication Records (The Suppression Email): All internal emails, memos, and logs associated with the OPW internal email address: glassblockco@opw.ie. This request includes records of who authorised the creation of this address and any internal correspondence regarding the "ring-fencing" or redirection of safety complaints from The Glass Block Company. 4. Technical Specification Rationale: Copies of the internal technical review or "Due Diligence" report (dated between Oct 2017 and March 2018) that concluded EN 14019 was an equivalent or suitable standard for high-risk detention, despite the standard’s scope excluding "acts of vandalism." and the fact the En test was only completed in May 2018 5. Intellectual Property/Plagiarism Review: Internal memos or correspondence from the OPW Mechanical & Electrical or Architectural wings regarding the drafting of the November 2018 Cell Specification Document, specifically addressing the inclusion of text verbatim from the Cromelite CL117 product specification. which is a Glass Block Company Alan Howard and Cromers Bros Copyright. Format of Records:

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of details of email correspondence sent to Minister Patrick O'Donovan's office from members of the public between 1 January and 31 March. I am specifically seeking the number of emails sent by the public containing the terms "trans", "transgender", "transgenderism", "gender", and "sexuality" (with a breakdown of the number of emails which mention each term); and I am also seeking the number of emails sent by the public containing the terms "eviction", "eviction ban". If possible, I am also requesting the release of all pieces of correspondence sent between 1 January and 31 March to the office of the Minister of State containing these terms.

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I wish to receive under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: Records of all current leases (also known as grace and favour contracts or arrangements) of publicly owned buildings that the OPW has with private or non-state bodies to include: - location of the property - body or organisation leasing/occupying the property - terms of the lease, including duration

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All records or minutes of meetings involving Management Board members and officials of principal level and higher of the OPW, the Head of Estate Management of and officials of principal level and higher in An Garda Siochana, and officials of principal rank and higher in the Department of Justice, on the specific matter of the Harcourt Square decant / Military Road build from January 1 2021 to the current date

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I am looking for records of works carried out at Barryscourt Castle in Co. Cork during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 including any internal or external works. I am looking for records of ecological surveys in relation to such works, particularly for bats, and records of any written correspondence with the National Parks and Wildlife Service/Department of Housing Heritage and Local Government in relation to bats.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of the external audit report on the Leinster House bike shelter project carried out by Deloitte - copies of all correspondence and other records relating to a press query by Darragh Mc Donagh in relation to the external audit dated January 8, and subsequent emails dated January 20, January 22, and January 23, to include but not limited to internal communications between officials and communications staff - a copy of the original request for an external audit by the OPW to Deloitte, terms of reference, and other correspondence

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the construction/reconstruction/restoration of a wall at Bective Abbey, Co Meath. This record to be broken down (line by line) and in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, planning or scoping documents associated with the above project. - copies of any high-level correspondence with regard to cost overruns or delays involving this project.

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I am writing to formally request access to documents under AIE. I am seeking the following information regarding flooding-related case and policies. Documents and Records Regarding McKeown v. Minister for the Environment (2013), including: Any court documents, judgments, or summaries related to the case. Correspondence between the Minister’s office and other government bodies (e.g., Local authority, OPW, EPA) regarding the case. Reports or findings from independent investigations into flooding incidents mentioned in the case. Records Regarding Environmental and Flood Management Policies or Measures implemented by the Department of the Environment / Local authority that may have a bearing on flooding events and infrastructure failures Any communications or reports between the Minister for the Environment and other public bodies or stakeholders (such as the local authorities, OPW or EPA) about flood prevention, infrastructure management, water and stormwater management

Office of Public Works

Based on FOI 124-2023, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of all records relating to the purchase of Dowth Hall demesne now that the purchase process is complete and the land is in State ownership. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any briefing material, reports, a copy of the business case, cost-benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents, presentations and correspondence related to the purchase. I also request any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received related to the purchase. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original format. If you feel that the request is too broad, or that it may not be possible to respond to this request in a reasonable time, please contact me at this email address and inform me of how I can refine my request.

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I seek access to all archaeological records related to Cahermacnaughten, County Clare, including but not limited to: Records of archaeological excavations or excavations carried out at the site. Reports, field notes, surveys, photographs, drawings or maps generated from that work. Inventories or descriptions of artefacts or material remains recovered. Details of the current location of any recovered material, including whether that material is held in a museum, archive or other repository. Internal correspondence or records relating to the excavation, storage, preservation, or interpretation of materials from the site.

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I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records: • Copies of all reports prepared by OPW fire engineer David Cloney on the subject of the Oireachtas Printing Facility in 2019 and 2020. • Details of all work carried out by the OPW or sub-contractors to modify the Oireachtas Printing Facility including but not limited to building and electrical work. The records should include details of the reason for the work carried out and the cost of each job. • Copies of all correspondence between the Oireachtas and OPW commissioner John McMahon relating to the printing facility between January 1, 2020 and September 29, 2020.

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Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - copies of all inspection reports carried out with regard to pests at Áras an Uachtaráin and Farmleigh House over the past twelve months. - a record of how much has been spent on pest control services at each of the above OPW properties over the past twelve months.

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I would like to request the following records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Ideally, I would like the records, and any responses, to be sent by email. 1. A copy of the inspection report put together by the National Standards Authority of Ireland following a 2009 inspection of the Whitehall College of Further Education that was later provided to the Office of Public Works. 2. Any correspondence between the Office of Public Works and other parties about the report, including but not limited to correspondence with the National Standards Authority of Ireland and Western Building Systems.

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This request relates to the OPW site at Emo Court, Co. Laois. I request any assessments or reports regarding the water levels at Emo Court lake, or surveys of the watercourse that have been commissioned

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The hourly inflows at Dromcarra, Carrigadrohid and between the Dams during 2009.

Office of Public Works

Under Freedom of Information I wish to request access to the following records held by your department: All records held by the department regarding the reopening of Stepaside garda station, including but not limited to any documents related to the building formerly housing the station and correspondence with An Garda Síochána related to its reopening, from the period 16 January 2018 to 05 June 2018 inclusive. All correspondence between Assistant Secretary Martin Bourke and An Garda Síochána between the period 16 January 2018 and 05 June 2018 inclusive. All records related to the reopening of six garda stations on a pilot basis between the period 16 January 2018 and 05 June 2018 inclusive.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, can I request details and a breakdown of expendiature on Teach O’Clericin in Monaghan in 2016.

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I wish to make this request under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations: For land and water bodies within OPW's portfolio, including water channels maintained by OPW under the Arterial Drainage Act, can you please provide the following for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2024: - Year by year breakdown of amount spent on invasive species management (the definition of management including control, eradication, and prevention)

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Article 9a Member States shall ensure that the competent authority or authorities perform the duties arising from this Directive in an objective manner and do not find themselves in a situation giving rise to a conflict of interest. Where the competent authority is also the developer, Member States shall at least implement, within their organisation of administrative competences, an appropriate separation between conflicting functions when performing the duties arising from this Directive. There is a general principle under EU law where a similar provision is implicit in relation to screening for appropriate assessment It is my understanding that on occasion the OPW is both competent authority and developer for certain projects within the scope of the EIA Directive and/or which are screened for AA since it makes the EIA and AA screening decisions. Please therefore provide a copy of the documented procedure through which your organisation implements the requirement for appropriate separation between conflicting functions in this regard. If the procedure is not documented please explain how your organisation has implemented Article 9a for sub-threshold projects and how it ensures there is no conflict of interest in AA Screening decisions.

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Can the OPW clarify if there has been a risk register prepared for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme? If yes can the OPW please provide a copy of the risk register?

Office of Public Works

1.Can the OPW please provide the specifications showing the predicted number of non-return valves proposed for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme? It has been suggested that the number will be in the hundreds-can the OPW please provide the specifications showing the exact number by the diameter and shape of pipe/sewer? 2. Can the OPW please provide the specifications of the size of pumping stations proposed for the drainage system continuity on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme? 3. Can the OPW please provide the specifications showing the number of pumps proposed for the drainage system continuity on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme? It has been suggested that there will be 3 no. pumps per chamber.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, we request access to records, which are non- personal, related to the Lower Lee (Cork City) Drainage Scheme.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any progress reports associated with the restoration and development of the Magazine Fort as a visitor attraction. - a copy of any records held referring or relating to cost overruns on the restoration and development of the Magazine Fort. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request).

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A list of all capital projects undertaken by the Office of Public Works, within Government Buildings and the Houses of the Oireachtas, between January 1st 2020 and May 1st 2025 inclusive with an estimated cost of between €100,00 and €500,000.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a database/spreadsheet/record of any costs incurred in repairs, refurbishing, and/or the purchase of new furnishings, furniture, appliances, or artwork for the Farmleigh estate and its properties in the period 1 Jan 2022 to date. - a copy of the invoices associated with the above. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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All documents: 1. Regarding the ownership of the property described in the attached map by OPW including the date of acquisition and copies of documents 2.Details of all transactions carried out by the OPW in relation to the said property 3. Details of all correspondence issued or received by the OPW in relation to said property

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Under the FOI Act to request: OPW manual / records related to deer management, deer culling and humane dispatch of deer Description of records: health and safety practices, checklists, animal welfare issues, carcass disposal etc as used by operatives in Phoenix Park For context: IDC trains licenced deer hunters under a LANTRA accredited programme to respond to requests by competent authorities for humane dispatch of deer IDC via Chairman, Ashley Glover requested the records via email on 29th Jan, again via meeting with Paul McDonnell, Parks Superintendent on 14th April. Mr McDonnell showed the documents in question, and ran through to confirm the scope of the records, but subsequently refused to release a copy of records to IDC (via email 17th April). Mr McDonnell instead referred IDC to a health and safety consultant (Mark Daniels in UK) to commission equivalent records. As a volunteer humane dispatch service, IDC would not be in a position to fund such an undertaking, so are requesting the records under FOI Please note this request is for the current manual / records (dated 2016). IDC understand that OPW intend to review these manuals

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I request access to the following records: 1. The final Quadra risk report for Lime Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge and corresponding OPW briefing documentation. 2. Documents and correspondence relating to the right of way at Batty Langley Lodge at the time of its purchase by the OPW. 3.The pedestrian priority policies for Lime Avenue since 11 Sept 2023 and proof of publication/sign off date. Please process this request in accordance with the FOI Act 2014

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Please release under FOI all information relating to engagement by phone, in-person, or by email between OPW and DPER in relation to the business case to get approval for funding to make a bid on Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare. This relates to the bid in September 2022.

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I wish to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act, to receive access to any documents either written or electronic, for any surface water run off designs/plans submitted to the OPW relating to Raheen Industrial Estate/Raheen Business Park, Limerick to the Barnakyle stream/river and any recommendations/ reports made by the OPW in response to these designs, from 1999 to present and to specifically include any designs submitted by SFADCo, Thomas Garland and partners engineers or Limerick City and County Council, and to include maps if any.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of all correspondence sent to/from the OPW to/from the Department of Culture or the Irish Museum of Modern Art regarding the OPW's draft Conservation Management Plan for the Royal Hospital Kilmainham site in Dublin 8, from 1st September 2025 to date, 24th February 2026. I am also seeking internal OPW correspondence - emails, any legal advice, briefing notes and minutes of any relevant meetings - related to the plan during the same period.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to requests made to the OPW to bring forward the opening date for visitors to the Skelligs for the 2026 tourism season. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I am making the following request under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like a list of all OPW projects which required ministerial approval between July 1, 2020 and December 18, 2022. Please include the name of the project, the date it was approved and the estimated budget for the project when it was approved.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for all safety/risk assessments/reports prepared by or on behalf of the OPW in respect of vehicles on Lime Avenue in Castletown House from September 2023 to date. In particular all safety/risk assessments/reports and all correspondence relating to the decision to remove traffic management from Lime Avenue.

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In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to make a request for documents concerning changes to the interior and the exterior of the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room from 2017. As part of this request, please include information regarding proposals or other communications made regarding changes in the use of or alterations to the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room in the year of 2017. This can include adaptations, proposals or communications made by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and its offices to the OPW since 2017. Also include: Please include all records and documentation that the OPW has access to in relation to these issues from the year of 2017. Any communications whether internal or external regarding approvals and permissions that the OPW received to make changes to the interior of the Oireachtas Library and Reading in the year of 2017. Any communication in relation to DCC Reg. Ref. 2537/17 in 2017. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please release copies of all the planning files and drawings from 2017 for the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room. A bit of extra information that may help with this search is that it relates to DCC Reg. Ref. 2537/17.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request sight of the following records: 1. Correspondence between OPW (or relevant site management) and emergency service providers e.g. National Ambulance Services, Fire Service, and Gardaí regarding the issuing or use of keys for the new bollards installed circa Oct 21st, 2025 at Celbridge Gates, Lime Avenue Castletown. 2. Records detailing keys issued to emergency services for access to the Lime Avenue bollards from September 2023 to the present.This should include dates of issue, the entity/agency to whom the keys were provided, any logs of key distribution, and any related procedures or policies.

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Under the freedom of information act 2014 I request all section 50,s section 9,s and section 47,s for Ratoath co Meath from the year 1990 until the current day

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the external audit carried out by Deloitte on behalf of the OPW surrounding the cost of the Leinster House bike shelter and the delivery of value for money for the taxpayer. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all records of communication between the OPW and Revenue officials and Revenue mgt regarding discontinuing parking in Lower Castle Yard, Dublin Castle

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a spreadsheet/database of incidents of intimidation, harassment, threats made against employees of the OPW by members of the public in the period 2021 and 2022. Ideally, this record would include the number of incidents, the month or year in which they happened, a brief line description of what was involved, and a general location of the country for where the incident took place.

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PUlnedaesre t hpero FvOidIe Athcet s2e0 1re4c, oI radms isne eelkeicntgro tnhiec ffoolrlmowaitn.g: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the removal/construction/restoration of parking facilities and a boundary wall at Lansdowne House. This record to be broken down (line by line) in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, planning or scoping documents associated with the above project. - copies of any high-level correspondence between the OPW and the EAT/WRC or any other state entities occupying the building with regard to the project.

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I would like to request the following under the Freedom of Information Act: 1. All of Maurice Buckley's expenses lodged since his appointment in 2016 to date 2. All internal/external correspondence including emails/texts/whatsapps/notes/memos concerning Maurice Buckley attending an INSEAD course to date

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request: The total number of deer killed during culls in the Phoenix Park in (i) 2021 and (ii) 2022 The total number of deer culls conducted in Phoenix Park in (i) 2021 and (ii) 2022 A copy of all documents that relate to these culls, to include information on how the culls were conducted, how the carcasses were disposed of, etc.

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All information relating to the costs of relocating the Seanad to its temporary accommodation in the National Museum. This to include all records available concerning tenders and contracts for the works associated with the move Also to include the costs associated with the modifications to Leinster House to facilitate access to the new temporary Seanad from inside Leinster House. And to include costs for adaption of the Ceramics Room, new furniture and fittings, carpets, plastering and paintwork, new leather seating if applicable etc.

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Under the Freedom of information Act 2014, I am seeking the following. Any details of any payments, contracts, or other business arrangements by, or on behalf of, the OPW, with the following telecoms companies whether related to use of the Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) or otherwise, for the past five years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) in relation to the following companies: eNet enasc éireann teoranta Enet Telecommunications Airspeed where there were related meetings on such payments, fees, monies, contacts or other business arrangements, please can you provide the following records if they exist: agendas, attendees, minutes, briefing notes, details on alternative bidders, correspondence setting up and following up on the meeting, and any post tender audits or related documentation on performance of the tenders this should include, agents, intermediaries or other persons acting on behalf of eNet, its subsidiaries or parent company