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I wish to request the following information and supporting documentation in relation to the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme pursuant to Environmental Information Directive and Regulations (AIE) 1. How many ‘surface water pumping stations’ are proposed? 2. Will any other type of pumping station be built? 3. What are the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the proposed pumping stations? 4. What is the lowest elevation (Malin Head datum) at the base of the proposed pumping stations? 5. Will sheet piling be used during the construction of the pumping stations? 6. Which software package is being used used to model the ground and groundwater conditions? 7. Will any further pumping test wells be constructed prior to construction?

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Under the FOI Act, 2014, I wish to request the following records: • A copy of a letter sent to the OPW from An Taisce in relation to the Phoenix Park, and any subsequent correspondences. To assist with the request please see the following link: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/60287/an-taisce-the-national-trust-for-ireland I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting

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1. Records that show all the listings on the state property register as of 30 January 2019, and the status of that listing, e.g. unused, surplus, etc. 2. Records that show a breakdown of all buildings in Dublin that were listed as surplus on the state property register in 2018 and transferred between state agencies, and which agencies they were transferred from and to. 3. Records that show a breakdown of all buildings in Dublin that were listed as surplus on the state property register in 2018 and were disposed of on the open market

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A full list of security companies (as in security personnel) that have a contract with the OPW to provide security personnel to state building under the remit of OPW in the Dublin as of 31 December 2018 in tabular form. The amount that OPW paid each security company for such works on their behalf eg Noonan Security X Amount, Frontline Security Y amount etc

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Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - copies of any inspection reports or condition reports associated with the Skellig Islands. This request to cover the period 1 June 2022 to date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records; 1. A list of all companies who are contracted by the OPW to provide internet services for Government buildings as well as OPW Heritage sites. 2. The amount of money paid to each of the these companies since January 1 2016 - broken down by each year. 3. Any correspondence between these companies and the OPW’s Data Protection Officer which relate to internet security in the timeframe outlined above. I would like to receive these records electronically if possible.

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All written correspondence, including emails, faxes, letters, reports, memos, texts including those on social messaging apps such as Whatsapp, from the 1st January 2025 to present on proposed refurbishment work of the Presidential private quarters at Aras an Uachtarain which started on Tuesday the 11th of November 2025. All written correspondence since 1st of January 2025 to present detailing schedule of works, associated costs, decant arrangements, invoices, as well as business case, for doing proposed refurbishment of the Presidential private quarters at Aras an Uachtarain which commended on the 11th of November 2025.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking All emails, correspondence, memos, briefings and meeting notes in relation to a meeting held between Allan Shine and the OPW over use of a car park in Castletown. I would preferably like to receive the above in its original format and via email.

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I wish to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like to request access to the following: All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes, meeting minutes, documents, submissions) between the OPW and local authorities relating to the identification of sites for modular homes between March 2022 up to June 6th 2023. All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes, meeting minutes, documents, submissions) between the OPW and the Department of Children relating to the timeline of delivery for 700 modular home units between March 2022 to June 6th 2023. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

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Under Freedom of Information, I am requesting all records: correspondence, notes, minutes, briefings, emails, texts, records of calls, diary invites, WhatsApp messages, messages on Microsoft Teams or on any other social or messaging platforms (including any drafts) of engagements between the Chairperson of OPW (Mr John Conlon) and OPW officials since his appointment as chair in relation to the Castletown demesne, the community of Celbridge or any community groups involved in the current situation regarding Castletown. I am not requesting any previously released records.

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I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking a breakdown of all costs associated with the provision and/or upgrading of the toilet facilities at Skellig Michael. Specifically, I would like records covering the planning, construction, maintenance, and any associated consultancy or logistical costs for these facilities. I would appreciate if the information could be provided electronically, ideally in its original format. To assist with the search, I am particularly interested in records covering the period 1 January 2018 to present, though I welcome any welcome any earlier documentation if relevant. Please let me know if you require any clarification in order to process this request. I am happy to refine the scope if necessary to reduce potential fees or administration burden.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the absence of public toilet facilities on the Blasket Islands. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2022 to date. - copies of any records held referring or relating to the use of ruins as toilet facilities during the same time period.

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1. Any valuation report, valuation advice, appraisal, assessment, or independent valuation commissioned, prepared, received, or held by the OPW in relation to Citywest (including Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre and associated facilities), arising from or connected to that August–September 2022 correspondence.Any valuation report, valuation advice, appraisal, assessment, or independent valuation commissioned, prepared, received, or held by the OPW in relation to Citywest (including Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre and associated facilities), arising from or connected to that August–September 2022 correspondence. 2. Any procurement records relating to the commissioning (or proposed commissioning) of such valuation, including requests for quotes, tender documentation, contracts, engagement letters, or communications with external valuers. 3. Any internal OPW memoranda, briefing notes, emails, or file notes recording: o Whether a valuation was ultimately commissioned; o The outcome of any such valuation; o A decision not to commission a valuation, if applicable. 4. If no valuation was commissioned, any records confirming that no such valuation or advisory report was obtained. For the avoidance of doubt, this request concerns records created, received, or held by the OPW from 1 August 2022 to 31 December 2023 relating to valuation of the Citywest facilities.

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I am applying under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information. 1. All documentation, correspondence, email, letter, internal meeting notes and any other documents concerning the OPW proposed purchase of the lands at Castletown demesne in 2023. This will include the correspondence with Cushman and Wakefield the vendors of the lands.

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I request documents which define the construction details of the Ukrainian rapid delivery 3D volumetric accommodation module units. Below are some specific requests. Please provide details of all the materials used in the walls of the modular units including drawings, appropriate sections through the walls and specifications. 2. Please provide specific details on the steel used in the modules including sizing,type, spacings, with drawings and specifications. 3.Please provide details of protective coatings applied to the structural steel work. And any quality assurance procedures which were observed to ensure that the minimum standards were achieved and checked. 4.How is the steelwork in the walls of the modular units protected from water ingress? Please provide details including drawings and quality assurance procedures,photographs etc to ensure this was achieved. 5.Was there design life prediction studies undertaken? if so please provide. And what environmental conditions were considered? 6.Please provide details of the thermal insulation used in the walls including, drawings and appropriate sections through the wall

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to copies of any correspondence between Frances Ruane of the Abbey Theatre and Maurice Buckley / Rosemary Collier during 2023 and 2024.

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All documents you have on file pertaining to the following: (1) Lease agreement and updates (2) Planning and Fire documentation for Bunratty Community Childcare

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• All correspondence between the OPW and An Garda Síochána related to the construction of a modular station on the site of the former garda station in Stepaside, excluding documents/emails related to the organisation of times, dates and locations for meetings about the project, from the period 06 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive. • All internal correspondence held by the OPW related to the construction of a modular station on the site of the former garda station from the period 06 June 2018 to 20 August 2018 inclusive.

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, the cost of works carried out for security reasons to the private residence of President Michael D Higgins - since 2011. I also wish to request, under FoI, an outline description of the works involved.

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Request for inforamtion under AIE "access to all minutes of the Projects Steering Group of the Lower Leer (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme"

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of the following: Briefing notes prepared for OPW officials including chairman Maurice Buckley in advance of appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on October 11

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of the following: any correspondence/emails/letters/briefing material/minutes of meetings between OPW chairman Maurice Buckley and the secretary general of the Department of Health in relation to Miesian Plaza from 01 June 2017 to present.

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I refer you to the FOI 1/1/1485 Response from the OPW; I would now like to request a copy of all subsequent correspondence from 27th April, 2019 on this Playground closure and planned reopening - both internal correspondence and external correspondence to include all minutes, reports, including drafts re same.

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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) 2019 and (ii) 2020 • The total number of deer culls conducted in Phoenix Park in (i) 2019 and (ii) 2020 • 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. I would like to request the information by email.

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1. Details of the amount of herbicides containing the active ingredient glyphosate used in 2018 and 2017. 2. A list of areas where the OPW uses herbicides containing the active ingredient glyphosate. 3. Any records from 2018 and 2019 relating to glyphosate's health risks, including risk management policies and correspondence with workers, the public, etc

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I refer to OPW’s membership of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act Steering Group (GIA-SG), convened under the Department of Communications. Under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) regulations, I request the following, Records of submissions including respective appendices, attachments and clarifications, made by whatever means, to the Gigabit Infrastructure Act Steering Group since 1st January 2024. Tabular data should be supplied in native format. Response and text records should be supplied in searchable format where possible.

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Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014, can I request: Minutes of the meeting on March 3 between Jim Casey, Director of Engineering Services at the OPW and representatives from Arup, as referenced here. The briefing provided to Mr Casey ahead of the meeting and all correspondence made by Arup to the OPW ahead of the meeting Any correspondence, including any documents, exchanged between the OPW and Arup either before or after the meeting.

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Please accept the following as an application under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. I am seeking the following records: 1. I am seeking records relating to all adverse possession cases successfully taken against OPW properties/lands. Specifically, I am seeking: - The locations and addresses of said properties. - The relevant Land Registry folios (where applicable). - The date adverse possession was granted. This should include any successful adverse possession case, whether this involved a court case or not. The time frame I am referring to is from 2000 to present.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: An accessible copy of the complete state property register as at the date this request is processed I would like to receive the requested records electronically by email in Excel/XLS format, if possible. If XLS format is not possible, PDF format would also be acceptable

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I would like to apply under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act for the following records held by OPW: Copy of correspondence between OPW and the Department of Children, Integration and Youth in February 2024 in relation to rapid-build modular housing units for Ukrainians.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request the following records: Correspondence, communications, minutes of meetings, notes taken at meetings and emails between the OPW and SIPTU regarding Castletown House and Demesne and/or staff who work at Castletown House and Demesne and/or access to Castletown House and Demesne by SIPTU members. Scope of request 1st April 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the recent decision to amend the opening hours of Castletown House and Demesne to between 9:30 am to 4:30pm including who made the decision, the minutes of meetings and/or any records relating to the approval of the revised opening hours. Scope of request 1st September 2023 to the date of the request. Records detailing the expenditure by the OPW on security and security measures for Castletown House and Demesne between 1st January 2023 to the date of the request. A copy of the public procurement process, a copy of all correspondence and communications to and from OPW, a copy of the contract/approved tender and all invoices paid by the OPW in relation to the engagement of a private contractor by the OPW to construct a car park on OPW lands at Castletown in or about September 2023. Scope of request: 1st May 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the engagement of an “Independent Facilitator”, Mr. Niall Quinn BL by the OPW, including the brief issued to Mr. Quinn, invoices issued by Mr. Quinn and correspondence between the OPW and Mr. Quinn incl. the terms of Mr. Quinn’s engagment. Scope of request is from 1st April 2023 to the date of the request.

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All tender documents received from interested parties for the attached Request for Tender, i.e. Request for Tenders dated 08th March 2019 for the Provision of Tea Room Services at The Terrace Café, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2. Tender procedure: Open procedure. Tender Deadline 05/04/2019 12:00.

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1. Detail directly relating to attempts by the OPW to find alternative uses for the Debtors’ Prison during the period 1 January 2015 to date of receipt of this request and any associated reports on future use. 2. Details directly releating to attempts by the OPW to find alternative used for 44/45 O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 during the period 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of this request and any associated reports on future use. 3. Details directly relating to attempts by the OPW to find alternative uses for 10/11 Castle Street, Dublin 2 during the period 1 January 2015 to date of receipt of this request and any associated reports on future use.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request a copy of all correspondence and communications between the OPW and the promoters of Exploration Station - the National Interactive Science Centre - from January 1, 2017 to date, to include, but not be limited to, any e-mails and attachments therein.

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Under the above act, i wish to receive the following A list of land assets with availability identified as "surplus to requirements" on the state property register.

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Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - a record/database/spreadsheet of all incidences of damage or vandalism to sites under the control of the National Monuments Service for the period 1 August 2021 to date. This database if possible to include the incident date, location, and a brief description of what happened. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I would like to ascertain the costs associated with the day to day maintenance and upkeep of OPW buildings/locations in Co Longford between 2017 and September 2019,

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1. A breakdown of the total cost of to the Office of Public Works for the Government Village at the National Ploughing Championship 2019. 2. The number of staff deployed by the OPW for the event and the cost of deploying the staff with a breakdown of the expenses.

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Information on who made the plan for the Pope’s visit to the Phoenix Park and how it would be handled, e.g. tickets required, quotas, buses parked far away, cordons around the Phoenix Park, etc. and the organisation of the infrastructure.

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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 06 May 2016 to 03 October 2017.

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Copies of any records relating or referring to the issue of high turnover of staff among OPW guides. This request to cover the period 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of the request.

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1. The number of vacant OPW buildings in Counties Cavan and Monaghan on March 30th 2017. 2. A breakdown of the amount spent on the upkeep of all OPW buildings in Cavan and Monaghan in 2015 and 2016, giving details of the specific work carried out on each specific building.

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I wish to make a request as follows: Roscommon County Council ("the Council") is currently developing a project in relation to flood relief at Lough Funshinagh, County Roscommon ("the proposed project") • Please provide all correspondence between the OPW (including Junior Minister O'Donovan and his Office) and the Council in relation to the proposed project. • Please provide all records, internal memoranda, meeting invites, meeting minutes, and internal correspondence in relation to the proposed project. *The time period for this request is 1 July 2023 to date.

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I would like to get the following records under the Freedom of Act : 1. A list of the names of the all the boats in numerical order, that applied for licenses to land passengers on The Skelligs in the 2016 competition. 2. A list of the names of the boats in numerical order, that applied to the competition for licenses to land passengers on the Skelligs in the 2017 competition. 3. A list of the names of all the boats, in numerical order, that applied to the competition to land passengers on the Skelligs in the 2019 competition. 4. By numerical order in each case I mean from 1 - ??

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I request the following Environmental Information 1. Correspondence and communications and any other information exchanged between the OPW and Kildare County Council regarding the potential purchase and/or use of the Castletown Lands as referred to above. Scope of request 1st January 2020 to date of request. 2. Information, including minutes of meetings, memos, emails, correspondence, notes etc. in relation to the commitment by Kildare County Council to provide funds of €1,000,000 to support OPW purchase of lands at Castletown, Celbridge. Scope of request 1st January 2020 to date of request. 3. A copy of “Official File No. 247/1/6; Box 358/14” and a copy of “Historical Valuer files” referred to at Section 1.7 of the OPW Property Advisor Services Brokerage Advice regarding the Castletown Lands dated 6 March 2020. See section 1.7 extract attached. 4. Replies and any further correspondence between Kildare County Council and the OPW in relation to (i) email from Samir Eldin to Alan Dunney on 14 September 2023 and (ii) from Maurice Buckley to Sonya Kavanagh on 11 September, copies attached. 5. Correspondence, communications, emails, minutes of meetings and information exchanged at meetings between the OPW and the National Transport Authority regarding Castletown and the Castletown Lands and/or a park and ride facility on the Castletown Lands. Scope of request 1st January 2020 to date of request.

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1. Has the site for Clonmel Garda Station been finalised at Kickham Barracks, Clonmel? 2. This project is to be funded by way of a public private partnership project as set out in the Garda Building Refubishment Programme 2016-21, has the private part of the proposed partnership been confirmed and if so who is the partner? 3. When will any works commence at the new site and when will the Gardai at Clonmel be in a position to move to the new site? 4. What has been the total cost of refurbishment and maintenance at Clonmel Garda Station from 2002 to present day?

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of information in relation to parking spaces rented by the government for civil servants. In particular, I am looking for: • The number of parking spaces rented by the OPW on behalf of the government • A county-by-county breakdown of where these spaces are rented • The cost, per county, to rent these spaces annually • Any additional car parking costs to the OPW on behalf of the government

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Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of the amount of money spent on pest control at the following location in each of 2018, 2019, and 2020: Áras an Uachtaráin. - a copy of any reports, memos, submissions, or other such review or overview documents relating to the issue of pest control at any of the above locations during the same period. - a record/spreadsheet/database of the amount of money spent on gardening or landscaping at the following location in each of 2018, 2019, and 2020: Áras an Uachtaráin. When considering this request, I would ask that you pay close attention to the following decision: https://www.ocei.ie/decisions/right-to-know-clg-the-dep-1/ These are clearly OPW records and the information is clearly environmental in nature. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. it is based on the following return in the Lobbying Register https://www.lobbying.ie/return/26131/john-geoghegan -All correspondence between John Geoghegan of Bennett Property Limited and Minister of State at the Office of Public Works Kevin 'Boxer' Moran in relation to the Shannon Retail Centre in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. -Any minutes or records of the meeting with Kevin Boxer Moran TD in Dail Eireann on Tuesday 6th February 2018 in his office at Dail Eireann in relation to the project