Office of Public Works
FOI Requests — 1736 requests
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am making this AIE request correctly. Dublin City Council advised you were the organisation to contact. I attach the decision letter FoI 0423-2024 from the Department of Housing to me, as identification? It's about mould. In case it helps, the DCC reference was DCC AIE1577 24. Also that the journey started with the HSA about record 2 who gave me a case number, then HSPC who sent me to DCC who suggested I contact the OPW as the owner of the building. I am an employee and if it helps to see the different types of flood impacts, below is a photo I took during a flood pre this mould report.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held relating to use or future use of the Steward's House at the Farmleigh estate in the period 1
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Request for information re Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme, Morrisons Island Public Realm Enhancement and flood defence project
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to details of how many "adjustable height desks", also known as "standing desks" or "sit stand desks" were purchased by the OPW for government agencies / Department during 2016 and 2017. Please list how many were bought for each agency and the cost for each agency please.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I would like to request the following document under AIE regulations - I believe that copies of these documents are in possession of the Office of Public Works: 1. A copy of the report of the Douglas Flooding in June 2012 by RPS Consulting Engineers, commissioned by Cork County Council. 2. A copy of the follow up report into the Douglas Flooding in June 2012 by Paul Twomey and Associates, commissioned by Cork County Council
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —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: • A copy of all correspondence regarding the banning of visitors books from tourist sites. • A copy of all correspondence discussing the justification for removing visitor books from tourist sites under GDPR laws.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Please provide me with copies of all records, including email, instant messenger messages (e.g. Whatsapp group messages etc), and other correspondence relating to the decision to withdraw visitors books from OPW sites and the subsequent reversal of that decision. To assist in narrowing the scope of the search for documents, I would like to constrain my request to documents created on or after the 23rd of July 2019.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of documents regarding the OPW's decision to remove visitor books for data protection purposes, specifically: any legal advice received or discussed by the OPW regarding the removal of visitor books; minutes of any meetings held where the removal of visitor books was discussed; and internal correspondence dating from June 2018 regarding the removal of visitor books for data protection purposes. I am seeking the release of this information in an electronic format via email please.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:- copies of all records held relating to the requirement to clean the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park. This request to cover the period 1 June 2018 to the current date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records; -The amount of money made by the sale of Garda properties, such as old Garda barracks, in the past three years broken down by property and sale price.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • Records in relation to the safety of the flood defences as part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme, including whether a safety assessment was carried out and the findings of that assessment(s). I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In accordance with Access to Information on the Environment legislation. I wish to request the following: • All documentation relating to potential issues around subsidence which could occur in the context of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In accordance with Access to Information on the Environment legislation. I wish to request the following: • All records that address in relation to integrated river basin management in relation to the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme from 01 Jan 2015 to 31 Dec 2017.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the following Records/invoices of all costs incurred by the OPW relating to the construction of a "security pavilion" on South Road beside the Department of Finance. Costs to be broken down in as much detail as possible
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
This is a formal request, on behalf of The FORSA Executive Grades Branch of The Department of Social Protection, to the Freedom of Information officer of the Office of Public Works, under the terms of The Freedom of Information Act 2014. This seeks to request any and all correspondence between Office of Public Works and Department of Social Protection in relation to the INTREO Office on Cork Street, Dublin The request is seeking sight of all communication received by Office of Public Works from Department of Social Protection which outlines any changes to the INTREO Office at this location .
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
This is a formal request, on behalf of The FORSA Executive Grades Branch of The Department of Social Protection, to the Freedom of Information officer of the Office of Public Works, under the terms of The Freedom of Information Act 2014. This seeks to request all correspondence between Office of Public Works and Department of Social Protection in relation to the change of use of the former INTREO Office on Navan Road, Dublin to a Garda Office. The request is seeking sight of all communication received by Office of Public Works from Department of Social Protection which outlines why the INTREO Office was not retained and renovated as was the stated intention when staff were relocated on a temporary basis to facilitate the work involved.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
request the following records under AIE regulations please: All application documents and derogation licences (for otter) in relation to the Glashaboy/Glanmire flood scheme to date. I request the records in digital format please.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for a copy of any reviews conducted since January 2022 on the OPW's Government Publications and Election Services Unit, including any internal audits.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
To Freedom of Information Department Could you supply me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) Copies of the Event Management Plan for each of the concerts held to date in 2024 in Iveagh Gardens 2) The amount that the OPW received for allowing each of the concerts held to date in 2024 at Iveagh Gardens; Eg X amount received for Damien Dempsey concerts, Y amount received for Sugarbabes concert etc in tabular form
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the handling and processing of FOI-0015-2025. For avoidance of doubt, this was a request made by me for a report which was refused in a deliberately misleading way by the OPW under Section 15(1)(f) of the FOI Act. 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).
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
With reference to the above subject please forward the minutes of all STEERING GROUP meetings held between 01/08/2022 and 31/01/2023 on this Scheme to me at your earliest convenience. Ballinasloe Flood Relief Scheme
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
The timeframe is from the 8th October 1991 to the present date. On that date the Deed of Conveyance between our client the purchaser and the then vendor was the Commissioner of Public Works in Ireland 51 St. Stephens Green Dublin which we assume are your predecessors. In that Deed the property was described as “ ALL THAT part of the Estate, that part of the lands of Ballinalee situate in the Barony of Granard and County of Longford and known as Garda Residence Ballnalee in the County of Longford more particularly described and delineated in the plan and thereon edged red”. There was no plan or map attached to the said original Deed and the property was registered in the Registry of Deeds but never registered in the actual land registry as it was no compulsory to so do at the time. What we require is any correspondence or records since the said date of purchase up to the present date between the OPW their servants, agents, employers or independent contractors with our client concerning the said property or appertaining thereto of any nature and description to the use and enjoyment of same or any adjoining property which is still owned and retained by the office of the OPW in relation to rights of way or easements enjoyed and used by our client or concerning any objections by our clients to the exercise of such rights of way or easements by our client since the date of purchase to the present date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Certain works were carried out by the OPW on the lands along the Burnfoot River in County Donegal in circa 2019/2020. The OPW engaged with Glenmore Group and in relation to those works. We request all records of any engagements with Glenmore Group and/or and/or any other party related to the Glenmore Group relating thereto and any records of the works carried out at the Burnfoot River (which for the avoidance of doubt is adjacent to lands
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish only to proceed with Part Three of this request, which should cover the period since the Chairman's appointment. Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the decision of the Chairman to move his day-to-day office from OPW HQ in Trim to leased offices in Dublin. - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in facilitating the move outlined above. - a copy of any expense/subsistence claims made by the chairman in the period since the move from Trim to the offices in Dublin.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
All non person internal and external reports, memos, emails, minutes of meetings, correspondence, reviews, overviews and other such documentation not limited to the areas outlined below which may impact my health, safety and welfare at work in the Garda National Repository, Garda Complex, Shanowen Road, Santry, Dublin 9 DO9 X329. - Health & Safety Reports - Asbestos in the building - Exposed walls, floors etc - Silica in building - exposed walls & floors - Mechanical & Electrical - Plumbing including water supply and storage - Fire Escape from office
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the abovementioned legislation, I wish to request the following documentation related to the J Block in Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin: 1. The as-built drawings of J Block following the most recent refurbishment. 2. The Certificate of Compliance on Completion (BCAR) related to J Block following the most recent refurbishment. 3. The most up-to-date Health and Safety file (PSCS) related to J Block.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking the following Copies of all invoices and receipts associated with the refurbishment of the Government press centre in Government Buildings between January 1 2022 and the date of this request
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to records held by the Office of Public Works. I am seeking the following records: The Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW's diary for 1st November 2025, in particular, whether he attended the memorial event of Manchán Magan at the Hill of Uisneach (National Monument) on that date, and when he received an invitation/RSVP'd for the same. Also, records and notes of the enforcement actions taken by OPW National Monuments pertaining to the then proposed Hill of Uisneach event, as reported to them for enforcement on 6th October 2025. I would like to receive these records by email.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any snag lists relating to Walter Scott House. - a copy of any correspondence between the OPW and An Garda Síochána with regard to the rectification of snags at Walter Scott House. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 July 2022 to date of receipt.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request a document handed to representatives of Arup and JBA consulting during a meeting with the Blackpool Flood Committee in October 2013. The document provided a detailed history of flooding in Blackpool from 1974 to 2002. The report was authored by Aidan O’Shea (believed to be a former local business owner) in 2006. I would like to receive the document in digital format please.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of two adjoining properties on Castle Street in Dublin. This part of the request to cover the period 1 January 2015 to date of receipt of this request. I am happy to confine this request to reports, memos, submissions, audits, or other such review or explanatory documents discussing proposed or future uses for the two properties. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the database/spreadsheet/log of issues/snags/complaints made with regard to Miesian Plaza. This request to cover the period since the Department of Health and the Department of Children first occupied the building. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —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: • A copy of all correspondences, reports, reviews, memos, etc. relating to Japanese Knotweed on OPW sites since 2015 until the end of August 2019. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices, for example WhatsApp groups etc. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting and would greatly appreciate a return email to acknowledge my request if possible.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In accordance with the FOI act I would like to know how many (the number of candidates, no names or personal information required) who availed of the below ? “Candidates should, in the course of responding to the Competition, consider whether there is any matter included which they consider so commercially sensitive that they would not agree to make public to other parties in the event of an FOI Request being made and should indicate same to the OPW by way of a separate note, included with the Competition Bid.”
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I would be grateful it could be possible for the Office of Public Works to outline how long Kilcash Castle in County Tipperary has been closed, how much works are costing and when it is dues to reopen? I would also be grateful if the OPW could also indicate what other National Monuments under its care are in a similar situation - and also if it is possible to indicate the duration of closure, anticipated costs and opening dates of same. Separately, I wonder if it is possible for the OPW to indicate how many castles / towerhouses and medieval ecclesiastical buildings such as abbeys etc that are in its ownership that are closed for access to the public, where such properties are sited - and if there are any plans to open any of these premises for public access?
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
A list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid in 2015 for services carried out on behalf of the Office of Public Works, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out. A list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid in 2016 for services carried out on behalf of the Office of Public Works, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
The number of visitors and the amount of revenue generated through each heritage site under the remit of the OPW in the year 2016
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
All records related to the timeframe for implementation of Phase 2 the South Ennis Flood Relief Scheme including correspondence with public representatives and briefings and updates prepared for the Minister since 1 January 2012
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am seeking the following under the Freedom of Information Act Copies of reports, correspondence and minutes of meetings concerning funding difficulties at Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park and the decision by the OPW to grant €3m in funding to Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. The date of my request is from October 1st to the present.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act of 2014, I am seeking the following: A copy of the contract between the Office of Public Works and the Arts for Peace Foundation regarding a 99-year lease of Durrow Abbey, County Offaly in 2007, and/or any associated documents.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
A copy of the final review of the cost of providing parking for civil and public servants that was ordered in 2012. The number parking spaces rented and amount spent on renting car parking spaces for civil and public servants in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. This should include, where possible, a breakdown of how many of those spaces are in each county. The number of car parking spaces for civil and public servants that the state owns
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - Complaints/correspondence received by the OPW about a bad smell or odour at Miesian Plaza/ the departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health since July 2018. - The amount of money spent by the OPW on contractors responding to complaints of a bad smell or odour at Miesian Plaza/ the departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health since July 2018. - Details of the findings by contractors who responded to complaints received about the bad odour/smell at Miesian Plaza since July 2018.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Four Courts Dome (1) Records created after 1 January 2013, up to 31 October 2019, related to building works on the roof of the Four Courts building in Dublin, or, in the alternative, the total spent on the building works on the roof of the Four Courts for each of (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) 2018 and (g) between January and October 2019
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request: • The total cost of artwork and price breakdown for each piece purchased to be displayed in Leinster House between 1st September 2010 and 30th October 2018. • The breakdown of the cost relative to each piece of artwork purchased to be displayed in Leinster House between1st September 2010 and 30th October 2018. • A breakdown of the total cost of upkeep for each individual piece of artwork (purchased, gifted or otherwise) at Leinster House between 1st September 2010 and 30th October 2018
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I apply under the Freedom of Information regulations for all records and correspondance, including advice given to Ministers or Ministers of State on the reopening of roads and or gates in the Phoenix Park which were closed in March 2020.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —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 and any other records relating to the decision to reopen the gates of the Phoenix Park, from June 1st to date. I would like to receive this information electronically.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, for 30 June 2020 to 12 July 2020, I request all correspondence between all TDs and senators and the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, including correspondence from and to the Minister’s oireachtas.ie email address and personal email addresses, in relation to the Phoenix Park.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I would like to make the following request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: All records including reports, memos, submissions and emails held by the OPW concerning the issue of car traffic and the closure/opening of gates between May 1st 2020 and July 13th 2020 including response to the petition organised by Councillor Michael Pidgeon calling on a ban on car through traffic, the announcement by the OPW not to reopen gates to car traffic on June 26th and the Minister of State Frank O'Donovan's announcement on July 9th that all but one peripheral gates would reopen to cars.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
All correspondence - whether by email, text message, whatsapp, letter or any other format – exchanged between OPW chairman, Maurice Buckley and (a) the Chief Justice; (b) Garda Commissioner; (c) Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces; (d) Director of the National Gallery of Ireland and (e), director of the National Museum of Ireland, since January 1, 2019.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Please provide me with copies of all correspondence, meeting minutes, policy documents, memos, risk assessments, or other records relating to the data protection/GDPR implications of visitor books in OPW sites.