Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking the following information related to Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare: OPW's Revised Valuation Report and Business case for year 2025.

Office of Public Works

Please provide all records related to drainage in Caherciveen from 1 july 2022 to present,to include all communication within and outside the department,all contracts and contractors, surveys and reports.

Office of Public Works

The Office of Public Works is the owner of the former Garda Station, at Churchground, Kilgarvan, County Kerry which is held as Plan 12 on the attached folio KY20945. The property is currently being used as the centre for local CE Schemes for the community of Kilgarvan. There is a 20-metre- high lattice communications mast on the site of the former Garda Station (“the Mast”). Vodafone are currently transmitting from the Mast. I wish to make an AIE request as follows: 1. Please confirm who is the owner and/or operator of the Mast; 2. Please confirm what other operators other than Vodafone are transmitting from the Mast; 3. Please confirm if TETRA are operating from the Mast, or whether they hold current licencing rights over the Mast. 4. Please confirm what area of the Mast is available for other operators to share space, including heights above ground level that such space is available; 5. Please confirm whether the OPW have been contacted in the past 24 months by any operators seeking to obtain space for telecommunications antenna/equipment on the Mast, and the identity of such operators. Please provide all records of such correspondence. Amendment 15 September 2025: Please confirm whether the OPW have been contacted from 11th March 2024 to date by any operators seeking to obtain space for telecommunications antenna/equipment on the Mast, and the identity of such operators. Please provide all records of such correspondence

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the FOI Act. Please send me records which show the energy rating (as shown on DER Certs) for all public buildings under the management of the OPW (I believe it is about 200) in 2022. Please also send me records showing how much has been spent on each building to upgrade their energy rating since the climate action plan was launched in 2019.

Office of Public Works

Could you provide me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) Copies of Event Safety Management Plans, A traffic Management Plans, A production schedules for Paddypower Comedy Festival, Damien Dempsey and James Blunt concerts held in Iveagh Gardens during July 2022 2) The amount that the OPW received in allowing Iveagh Garden to be used a concert venue eg 20% of all revenue generated through ticket sales went to the OPW; The name and job title of staff member employed by the OPW that have the final decision on how much to accept for allowing Iveagh Gardens be used as concert venue 3) The name and job title of staff members employed by the OPW that were present at each of these concerts in a working capacity eg Head of Estate Management, Finance Officer etc in tabular form 4) If OPW hired in any additional staff for any of these concerts (except for their own employed OPW staff). When I mean additional staff eg Security Personnel, Cleaning Personnel etc 5) If the OPW were informed of the crowd attendance of each of these concerts; if so please provide same in tabular form

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection/condition/fabric reports referring or relating to leaks or water ingress at the NLI in the period 1 Jan 2023 to date. 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 2014 for the number of requests under FOI in relation to the Castletown House/Estate/Demense, the status of same and if refused the reason for refusal, since July 2023 by month.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for OPW's response to the 40 breaches of the Protocol that occurred at the gates of Castletown at and on Lime Avenue and were notified to OPW management. Further information was requested by the chairman of the Ministerial Working Group. This information was provided but subsequently no response was ever received. I request a copy of this response together with the details as to how these breaches were investigated

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I would like to request records of any correspondence between the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence, or the U.S. State Department and OPW since 19 January 2025 relating to any of: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”); Federal Anti-Discrimination Law; or Executive Order 14173. I am making this request in a personal capacity. Please provide records in electronic format and include a schedule of records.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any health and safety reports or condition reports associated with the state property at 59 Dawson Street. - a record of how much has been spent by the OPW on the hire or purchase of scaffolding for the building. This record to be broken down by year. - a copy of any internal records referring or relating to the high cost or cost overruns arising from the hire or purchase of scaffolding at the site. - a copy of any scoping documents associated with restoration works to the facade of the building and the removal of its cladding.

Office of Public Works

Under the Data Protection Act, I’d like to request all correspondence, meeting minutes and reports on the Ballincollig Weir from June 2021 to date

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of records relating to expenses incurred and gifts received by the Minister at the department during his visit abroad for St Patrick's Day this year, specifically: · The cost of travel and accommodation for the minister · The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff for the minister · The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the department for the trip · Any other costs associated with the trip · Details of any gifts received while the minister were on the trip.

Office of Public Works

1) A list of refurbishment works or additional capacity works that the OPW carried out at Raheny, Swords, Howth, Coolock, Malahide and Clontraf Garda Stations in Dublin in 2021 and to-date in 2022. Please indicate a brief description of the works carried out and if the works are completed or still ongoing, please indicate when works are scheduled to be completed. To be assistance I'm only looking for works that costed in excess of €5,000. 2) A list of refurbishment works that AGS have forwarded to the OPW to be carried out at the stations in question but those works have yet to commence. Please indicate a brief description of what works will be carried out and when works are likely to commence. To be of further assistance I'm only seeking where the works will cost in excess of €5,000 and that both organisation have agreed for the works to be carried

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of information act 2014 for the following: A copy of any documents or correspondence regarding the tender process employed in the procurement of Traffic Management Services by the OPW on Lime Avenue in Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. KILDARE, in 2023. If no tender process was employed, please provide me with any documents or correspondence regarding the procurement of the Traffic Management Service.

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of information act 2014 for the following: A copy of any documents or correspondence regarding the tender process employed in the plan to build a roadway and car park by the OPW in the meadow in Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. KILDARE, in September 2023. If no tender process was employed, please provide me with any documents or correspondence regarding the procurement process for the plan to build the car park.

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of information act 2014 for the following: A copy of any documents or correspondence between the OPW and Killross or Springfield - the new owners of land at Castletown House - regarding the refusal by the new owners to allow OPW staff to access Castletown House by vehicle through the M4 entrance.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of the actual mileage claim forms submitted by Minister Patrick O'Donovan for the calendar year 2020. - a record of how much was paid to the minister for each of these claim forms. If this request is more appropriate to D/Finance, please transfer it as per Section 12(3) of the FOI Act.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking to find the following: • The total amount of funding allocated to the construction of a border post at Rosslare Euro Port. • The total cost, up to the 21st of October, of the infrastructure at the border post construction project at Rosslare Euro Port.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request, under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, copies of any letters, emails or notes of conversations between the Minister of State at the Office, Mr Moran, and others, dating from January 1st 2017 and October 4th 2017, regarding extending the visitor season to Skellig Michael and any related considerations, such as the effect such an extension might have on the island. The others in my request should be taken to mean all other persons and/or institutions, such as OPW officials, other government departments, members of the Oireachtas, members of local authorities, individual citizens and Unesco

Office of Public Works

All records which show the number of school buildings in Ireland identified as having or suspected of having asbestos. All records identifying same schools. Any records which show threat level to schools from asbestos.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:Copies of any reports/memoranda/recommendations/submissions relating to the rock fall discovered at Sceilig Mhichíl earlier this month.

Office of Public Works

The documents that I request show the terms of The OPW's application for EU heritage funding for restoring the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. I would like to see all documentation relating to that funding request and all documentation from the EU heritage fund that granted the funding.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - details of how much the scaffolding 'scrim' for concealing Leinster House during construction work will cost with a description of the work involved and/or contract for supply/delivery/installation of the scrim. - details of how much a covered walkway between LH2000 and Markievicz Hall will cost (during same work) with a description of the work involved and/or contract for supply/delivery/installation of the walkway.

Office of Public Works

The amount that OPW spent on projects under its Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme in the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and to-date in 2018 in tabular form The number of applications received for funding under this scheme in each of the years question; and the number and percentage of applications that were approved or refused in each of the years in question.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the following records that I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: A list of heritage sites under the remit of the OPW along with - such as staff salary, construction, repairs etc;

Office of Public Works

I am writing to you to lodge an official request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for all the traffic data the OPW has collected in the Phoenix Park from January 1st 2010 until June 30th 2020.

Office of Public Works

Can you tell me the following details under the Freedom of Information Act 20014 -The amount OPW spent on capital projects on heritage sites under the remit of OPW for the years 2014,2015,2016 and 2017 in tabular form

Office of Public Works

I wish to obtain all records/messages/information/emails/letters/correspondence pertaining to Roscrea Heritage and in particular communications concerning Roscrea Heritage Society, George Cunningham and the following OPW officials: Ms Michele O’Dea, OPW Architect; Jacinta Rigney, Manager, Roscrea Heritage; Jacqueline McHale, OPW, Claremorris, Co Mayo; Frank Shalvey OPW (Director of Nat Mons since Dr Lennox retirement, Claremorris; Dermot Burke, Director of National Monuments up to his retirement; Dr Lennox, Director of National Monuments; Ms Parlon, OPW Asst Principal Officer; Commissioner John Sydenham and Commissioner McMahon; Chairperson of the Commissioners Ms Claire McGrath. And all data concerning the acquisition and proposed development of Ryan’s Hall, Rosemary Street Roscrea.

Office of Public Works

I am requesting a copy of responses to the OPW's recent online survey for the Phoenix Park Parking Strategy. My preference is to receive these records in electronic format, and in their original format where possible.

Office of Public Works

The total number of OPW artworks registered as missing in 2017, and the figure for 2018 to date. This would be information held by the art management office in relation to a catalogue of artworks, paintings etc, that the OPW have recorded as missing, or are unable to be located.

Office of Public Works

I would to know how much the CFRAM study has cost from its establishment to date. I would like this information broken by type of expense, such as consultants, PR, legal, etc.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • All architectural reports in relation to the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme from 01 Jan 2015 to 31 Dec 2017.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between the OPW and Kildare County Council regarding Castletown House in Celbridge over the past 6 months.

Office of Public Works

I would like to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following records: 1. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials and the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW/his representatives relating traffic offences in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 2. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials and the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW/his representatives relating traffic management in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 3. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials, the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW/his representatives, and An Garda Siochana relating traffic offences and traffic management in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 4. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials, the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW/ his representatives, and the Department of Transport relating traffic offences and traffic management in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 5. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials, the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW/ his representatives, and the Department of Justice relating traffic offences and traffic in management in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 6. A copy of all correspondence between the Office of Public Works/ its officials, and Dublin City Council in relation to the Chesterfield Avenue Project in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2023 to date. 7. A copy of all records relating to deer struck by motorists in the Phoenix Park from 01/01/2022 to date.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request – under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for copies of the following to cover the period 1 October 2023-present: Minutes of any meetings of the OPW-Insurance Ireland Memorandum of Understanding Working Group; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for and/or presented at any Working Group meetings A copy of any correspondence (including attachments) between the OPW and Insurance Ireland about flooding caused Storm Babet *In all the above, please exclude all correspondence in relation to the setting up or organising of physical or virtual meetings.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014: This request is limited to the buildings of the following: - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Department of the Taoiseach - Houses of the Oireachtas For the above listed departments/buildings, please provide the following documents - The total number of CCTV cameras in operation in each of these departments; - Datasheets (where available) for cameras under operation and marketing materials provided by the vendor/manufacturer of these CCTV cameras to OPW; Please note this request does not seek the location of the cameras or where they are affixed in the buildings. I believe such this may allay any/all security concerns.

Office of Public Works

I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan and representatives of Aughinish Alumina. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr O'Donovan and representatives of Aughinish Alumina. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2022 to 13/10/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Office of Public Works

Correspondence from the Minster, it's from 23 January 2025 to date. For the Chairman, it's 17 April 2024. and this is only in relation to one site, Donaghcumper, Co Kildare.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act, I wish to apply for the following records. Copies of any complaints received by the OPW concerning Phoenix Park from 01/05/2024 to date Copies of any complaints received by the OPW concerning Dublin Zoo from 01/05/2024 to date A copy of any meeting minutes recorded between OPW officials and Dublin Zoo officials in 2024 Copies of any emails received by the Minister of the OPW from Dublin Zoo officials or those representing Dublin Zoo

Office of Public Works

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to formally request access to specific records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI Act) regarding planned Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procurements for the current financial year 2024/25. As part of our organization's interest in your upcoming ICT procurement initiatives, we kindly request the following information: 1. Documentation outlining the planned ICT procurements, including hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and related services, scheduled for this year. 2. Information on any planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current fiscal year. 3. Details on budget allocations earmarked for ICT procurement. 4. Timelines associated with the procurement processes. 5. Any tender notices or requests for proposals related to ICT procurement, if available. Transparency and accountability in public expenditure are paramount to us. We kindly ask for as much information as possible regarding these points. If there are any exemptions or limitations in disclosing certain information under the FOI Act, please provide them with the reasons for the exemptions.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to any record which lists additional facilities or services recommended or provided in your department / office / body for cyclists since publication of the Government’s Climate Action Plan in 2022

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a FOI request for any and all emails, memos, reports, minutes of meetings, request for tenders, review of tenders, appointments of consultants, scope of work for consultants from July 2023 to date in relation to the decision to appoint external Consultants to advise on data protection matters for the OPW. These records should be/would be held in the Chairman’s office, Director of Corporate Services, Human Resources section but may also be held in other sections of OPW.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request copies of the correspondence pertaining to the OPW request for the Gardai at the pedestrian gate at Lime Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge on Wednesday 18th December 2024.

Office of Public Works

FOI to the following: 1. A detailed cost breakdown in relation to former OPW Chairman's Maurice Buckley's retirement party 2. All correspondence including emails/memos/notes/whatsapps/meeting minutes relating to the cost of Maurice Buckley's retirement party from February 2024 to date

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all records relating to the decision to compile and issue the recent public survey in respect of Castletown House and all records relating to the drafting of this survey.

Office of Public Works

The correspondence from OPW upper management requesting the traffic management SOP which was kindly provided through FOI last week. The correspondence to OPW upper management containing the traffic management SOP which was kindly provided through FOI last week. Correspondence reflecting the owner/writer of the traffic management SOP which was kindly provided through FOI last week. Correspondence reflecting/confirming the implementation date of the Traffic management SOP.

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of Information act 2014 for the following: The cost of the traffic management company on a weekly basis since it's commencement in 2023 and the projected cost under the current contract in 2024. Also the cost of security for the house and parkland specifically the increased cost since losing access to the carpark at the N4.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request for the following records held by the Office of Public Works under the Freedom of Information Act: Emails sent by Bookselling Ireland to the Office of Public Works regarding "introduction of delivery charge for government publications", sent between Sep 1 2023 and Dec 31 2023, as outlined on the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/104093/bookselling-ireland

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How much money was spent on the preservation/up keeping of these Heritage parks/gardens in Dublin in 2016: 1. Garden of Remembrance 2. National Botanic Gardens 3. St Endas Park 4. Phoenix Park 5. St Stephens Green 6. The Iveagh Gardens 7. War Memorial Gardens

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information 2014 for copies of all records that relate or refer to planned development or future use of the former garda station in Stradone, Co Cavan. (Please note that I have slightly modified the period from the previous request made in November).. I am seeking records received or generated by the OPW in the period 1 Jan 2019 to Dec 22nd 2020.