Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records relating to the decision by the OPW to remove visitor books from tourist attractions. This request to cover the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of this request.

Office of Public Works

Can you please send the annual programme of statutory Arterial Drainage Maintenance shceduled for this year. I would like the information in its original digital format please.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request the schedule of works to be completed under the Arterial Drainage Act for 2022. A schedule, for the avoidance of doubt, the word 'schedule' is defined by google as " a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times." I would like to see the document(s) with lists of intended events and times if such a document exists.

Office of Public Works

A copy of all damage reports to national monuments for 2015, 2016 and 2017 -A copy of all the reports relating to damage and maintenance at Skellig Michael for 2016 and 2017 - please include a full list of costs associated with maintenance

Office of Public Works

In accordance with section 12 of the FOI Act 2014, I wish to request the followng records that I believe are held: 1. The cost associated with the treatment/control of Japanese Knotweed on OPW Property for each of the years 2016,2017,2018 and the first 10 months of 2019. Please supply a detailed breakdown of what properties required treatment. 2. The cost associated wiht remeding damage to OPW property as a result of Japanese Knowtweek for each of the years 2016,2017,2018 and the first 10 months of 2019. Please supply a detailed breakdown of what properties required treatment

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following information: 1. The total number of car parking spaces provided for public/civil servants, broken down by department and building. 2. Any costs associated with these spaces (fees, maintenance etc) 3. The total number of staff working at each department/building.

Office of Public Works

Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. All correspondence (sent and received - including copies of any attachments referenced) between the OPW and the House of the Oireachtas, in relation to the Komori printer, between 13th November and 6th December 2019

Office of Public Works

I am seeking the following information under the FOI Act 2014: Minutes of the meeting of the OPW-Insurance Ireland Memorandum of Understanding Working Group on place 13th September 2023 Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations shared in advance of, presented at, or shared after the Working Group meeting on 13th September 2023; and A copy of any correspondence (including attachments) between the OPW and Insurance Ireland about flooding caused by any storms that hit Ireland since 12 October 2023.

Office of Public Works

I am making a request under Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to the following records: 1. All communications between Minister Patrick O’Donovan and other government ministers in relation to flood management, flood relief schemes and the Land Use Review since January 1 2023. All communications between senior officials on behalf of Minister Patrick O’Donovan or the Office of Public Works and other government ministers in relation to flood management, flood relief schemes and the Land Use Review since January 1 2023. Records are to include letters, emails, text messages and all other forms of correspondence. 2. Details of the facilities and materials currently in place to store, fill and deliver sandbags to properties and infrastructure at risk of flooding around the country. 3. Details of the current availability of flat-bottomed boats for use in reaching and moving people and equipment at times of flooding around the country.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make an AIE request as follows: In March 2023 complaints were made to Offaly County Council in relation to tree removal and woodland clearance within the riparian zone of the River Brosna at Huntstown, County Offaly (“the woodland clearance”). The lands in question are contained in Folio OY32275F owned by Kevin Heavin Farms Limited. The landowner stated to Offaly County Council that the woodland clearance was undertaken to facilitate the OPW and that the roadway in question would be used by the OPW. • I wish to receive all information held by OPW in relation to the woodland clearance and/or any works or project intended by the OPW on Folio OY32275F.

Office of Public Works

Under Freedom of Information I wish to request access to the following records: Regarding the construction of the new Family Law Court complex at Hammond Lane in Smithfield, Dublin I am seeking copies of minutes of any meetings involving Department officials regarding this project or meetings where it was discussed, internal correspondence between Department officials about the project and any briefings or correspondence to the Minister and/or his advisers regarding the project. This request covers the period 01 August 2022 to the present day.

Office of Public Works

Under Freedom of Information legislation, please provide a copy of the environmental impact reports which were carried out for rabbit species found at Derrynane and the relevant OPW documentation / OPW correspondence around the decision to fund a hunt/cull of rabbits at Derrynane, 1 January 2023 - 20 September 2023. I look forward to receiving your acknowledgment and response to this FOI request within the next 2-4 weeks

Office of Public Works

I am seeking access to the following environmental information held by the Office of Public Works in relation to the proposed or actual use of the Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre as an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) facility, covering the period from 1 January 2022 to the present: 1. Any environmental assessments, reports, or internal documentation evaluating the impact of planning classification or Class 20F exempted development status on: o Local infrastructure (e.g., water, wastewater, energy, waste systems) o Traffic or transportation o Population density and settlement impacts o Land use or environmental conditions 2. Correspondence, emails, or memos between the OPW and external bodies (e.g., Department of Justice, DCEDIY, South Dublin County Council) concerning environmental or infrastructural implications of the Citywest facility’s use under planning exemptions. 3. Any cost-benefit or feasibility documents, legal advice, or planning materials that specifically consider environmental sustainability or infrastructural impacts in justifying or implementing the Class 20F exemption. Please supply electronic copies where feasible, and advise in advance of any charges that may apply under the Regulation’s fee provisions.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following documents relating to the revolving security turnstile that was put in place at the rear of Leinster House (exit to Government buildings by smoking hut) and has since been removed: - A breakdown of all expenditure relating to the project. - All correspondence received between the Houses of the Oireachtas and the OPW in relation to the security turnstile. I wish for my request to cover the period: 1.1.23 – 26.7.24

Office of Public Works

Under the 2014 FOI Act I am seeking the following: All communications between officials within the OPW and the former Minister, Patrick O'Donovan or his special advisor, Michael O'Connor, around a bike shelter constructed in Leinster House in April, between 1 December 2022 and April 9 2024. Any information notes surrounding the budgeted cost of the bike shelter on the grounds of Leinster House.

Office of Public Works

I gcomhréir le hAlt 12 de chuid an Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise, iarraim rochtain ar thaifid neamh-phearsanta. Seo iad na taifid atá iarraidh agam ná: An meid airgead a caitheadh ar earraí, ar sheirbhísí, ar bia nó ar eile ó na comhlachtaí seo a leanas: AXA Insurance, Puma, Carrefour, Caltex, Siemens, Hewlett Packard, Chevron, RE/MAX, Texaco, AHAVA, sodastream, McDonalds, Domino's, Burger King, Papa John's, Wix. Ba mhaith liom an t-eolas seo a fháil ón tréimhse 1 Eanáir 2024 - 25 Bealtaine 2024. Ba mhaith liom an t-eolas caiteachais airgid a fháil mar scarbhileog mhiondealaithe de réir na gcomhlachtaí. Muna bhfuil aon airgead ar bith íoctha chun comhlachta ar bith ar an an liosta thuas, ba maith liom ráiteas a dheimhníonn é sin mar PDF i nGaeilge

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 to the Phoenix Park Parking Strategy, and/or enforcement of speed limits in the Phoenix Park from 01/12/2024 to date, excluding correspondence relating to the scheduling/arranging of meetings. 2. 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 to the Phoenix Park Parking Strategy, and/or enforcement of speed limits in the Phoenix Park from 01/12/2024 to date, excluding correspondence relating to the scheduling/arranging of meetings. 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 the Department of Justice relating to the Phoenix Park Parking Strategy, and/or enforcement of speed limits in the Phoenix Park from 01/12/2024 to date, excluding correspondence relating to the scheduling/arranging of meetings. 4. Any vehicular speed surveys or reports in relation to the Phoenix Park completed from 01/01/2024 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 An Garda Síochána relating to enforcement of speed limits in the Phoenix Park from 01/12/2024 to date, excluding correspondence relating to the scheduling/arranging of meetings. I would like to receive this information electronically.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following records held by the Office of Public Works regarding the building formerly known as the Cabra Intreo Office (Navan Road): 1. Occupancy Agreements: A copy of the current Service Level Agreement (SLA), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or lease agreement between the OPW and An Garda Síochána regarding this specific site. 2. Extension Records: All formal requests, internal briefing notes, or decision logs created since January 2024 that authorize or justify the continued occupation of this building by the Gardaí beyond the original "temporary" period. 3. Vacation Timeline: Any records, project plans, or correspondence identifying the proposed exit date for An Garda Síochána or any "Decant Plan" for moving these units to a permanent location. 4. Property Evaluation: Any report or memo produced in the last 24 months assessing the suitability of this building for return to the Department of Social Protection.

Office of Public Works

Correspondences between SIPTU and OPW upper management stating the reason(s) for SIPTU Staff not attending work at Castletown House. The reason(s) should be relevant to attendance at work currently and not when the peaceful community protests began in Sept 2023. Correspondences confirming the number of SIPTU staff employed in Castletown House. Correspondence from/to OPW upper management stating the reason(s) for non union Staff not attending work at Castletown House. The reason(s) should be relevant to attendance at work currently.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any assessments carried out in relation to accessibility for people with disabilities at Kilkenny Castle. - a copy of any business case, cost benefit analysis, or any other such analysis associated with any proposal to provide better access for people with disabilities to Kilkenny Castle. - a copy of any health and safety assessment or report associated with the use of a temporary ticket desk at Kilkenny Castle. 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 seeking the release of on-site Environmental Audits for the OPW Annual Arterial Drainage Maintenance Programme from 2021 to date. Please also include copies of any invoices paid for these audits.

Office of Public Works

1) Any Correspondence between OPW and The World Meeting of Families regarding the Pope Visit to Phoenix Park on 26 August 2018 or Croke Park on 25 August 2018 2) Any Correspondence between OPW and the Vatician regarding the Pope Visiting Phoenix Park on 26 August 2018 or Croke Park on 25 August 2018 3) Any Correspondence between OPW and any other state agency eg Gardai, NTA etc regarding Pope Visiting Croke Park on 25 August 2018 and Phoenix Park 26 August 2018 4) Any Correspondence between OPW and Croke Park regarding Pope visiting Croke Park on 25 August 2018 5) The crowd attendance for the Croke Park event on 25 August 2018 and Phoenix Park for the Pope on 26 August 2018 as recorded by OPW 6) A full breakdown costs incurred by OPW for either Pope Visiting Croke Park and or Phoenix Park eg Security, Crowd Control Barriers etc 7) The name and Job title of OPW staff that were present at either Croke Park and or Phoenix Park event in a working capacity; If OPW staff that were present at either event had full and unrestricted areas to all areas at all times during the Pope Visit ; If not which agency informed OPW that staff would only have access to all areas for certain period time.

Office of Public Works

Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and the Department of the Taoiseach in relation to the papal visit dated Jan 1 to August 26. This correspondence may include but is not limited to email, letters, notes of phonecalls, faxes minutes of meetings and sms messages

Office of Public Works

Copies of correspondence between the OPW and representives of the Knock Shrine/Knock airport in relation to the papal visit dated Jan 1 and August 27. This correspondonce may include but is not limited to copies of emails, faxes, letters, notes of phonecalls, copies of SMS messages etc.

Office of Public Works

Details of public expenditure on parking spaces for public sector employees in 2017 & 2018, including: • Location • Number of parking spaces • Cost (including the annual cost in the case of current expenditure)

Office of Public Works

All external correspondence received by the OPW's estate portfolio management in relation to the use of equipment from the company Hikvision by the OPW's estate portfolio management between the period 01 January 2018 and 01 September 2018

Office of Public Works

Copies of any records of communications between OPW and representatives of the Italian Government concerning the potential for public access to the grounds of Lucan House i.e. the residence of the Italian Ambassador to Ireland

Office of Public Works

A) A list of all the buildings, owned by the OPW, that the OPW currently has leased to others in each of counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the tenant, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what it's currently used for.

Office of Public Works

B) A list of all buildings, owned by others, that the OPW currently has rented in each of counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the owner, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what's it's currently used for.

Office of Public Works

A list of all the buildings that An Garda Siochána is currently renting in each of counties Roscommon, Leitrim, and Longford, including details of the annual rent payable, the length of each lease, the name and address of each building, the name and address of each owner, and An Garda Siochána current use of each building.

Office of Public Works

Personal

Office of Public Works

Pursuant to the provisions of the FOI Act 2014 I wish to access records concerning the granting to Dublin Cemeteries Committee/Glasnevin Trust of several million Euros of public moneys around 2006/7. Specifically I am interested in records relevant to - The decision to award the grant of moneys The extent of the grant The scope of the grant Conditions attaching to the grant Scrutiny of the compliance by the recipient with such conditions I wish to have these records in digital form, preferably PDF format please. Please note that I am forwarding this request to the Departments of the Taoiseach; Public Expenditure & Reform; Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht and to the Office of Public Works as it seems some or all may have relevant records. If you need to discuss this request please contact me on 086-2453061 or preferably at this email address.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me any reports of logs of incidents involving the Phoenix Park's deer population between March 2019 and today's date.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me any reports of logs of incidents in the Phoenix Park during the period when the gates were closed to traffic - from March to July 10.

Office of Public Works

1 The number of staff by job title employed by OPW currently working in each heritage site under the remit of the OPW as of 31 December 2015, 31 December 2016, 31 December 2017 and 23 March 2018 2) For those staff that are working in OPW sites which are only opened during the peak summer months; are those staff redeployed to other OPW sites after the busy summer months is over; that are opened all year 3) The number of staff vacancies by job title that are normal filled by OPW staff in each heritage site under remit of OPW as of 31 December 2015, 31 December 2016, 31 December 2017 and 23 March 2018. To be assistance I'm only looking for vacancies in heritage sites that are opened all year round only.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request details of the winning tender for the below tender for the collection and delivery of exam furniture for the year 2016: PARTICULARS OF A CONTRACT PROPOSED TO BE ENTERED INTO by the COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND through THE DIRECTOR of FURNITURE SERVICES for THE COLLECTION & DELIVERY of EXAM FURNITURE ON BEHALF OF OFFICE of PUBLIC WORKS

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any valuation reports associated with the purchase of the following land and/or previous attempts at purchase: https://www.thejournal.ie/castletown-house-opw-lands-purchase-6879821-Nov2025/?utm_source=shortlink - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents associated with the purchase. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make an FOI request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to discover the following records: All and full records of "Root of title" and "Good title" for the following offices: Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin, [D08 E1W3] Irish Defence Forces(Phoenix Park), McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin [7], [D07 A065] An Garda Síochana Headq Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin [2], [D02 XN27]. Leinster House, Kildare St, Dublin [2], [D02 XR20] General Post Office (GPO), O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin [1], [D01 F5P2] The Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin [7], [D07 A78X].

Office of Public Works

Under freedom of information I am kindly requesting the following: 1. The correspondence from OPW upper management that approved the construction of a "temporary carpark" in the meadow of Castletown House, Celbridge, Co.Kildare. An attempt to build this carpark was stopped by the community of Celbridge and surrounding towns on Sept 11th. 2. The correspondence from OPW management that approved the content of the Instagram reel released yesterday informing the public it's been 3 weeks since staff have been allowed to go to work. For clarity this reel contains flies and old windows which are in need of repair.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: A copy of the most up-to-date tracker for the implementation of recommendations from audits; A list of all audits carried out in the last two years to include the month and year of the audit and the overall assurance rating;

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I wish to request the following information from your offices: All capital grants agreements between the OPW and Dublin zoo from 2019 – present. All correspondence in relation to the Lakeside Lodge and the OPW from June 2023 to present. All records, notes, financial statements of works done at Dublin zoo paid for by the OPW in 2020 – 2021 Emails and phone memos, of contact between Dublin zoo and the OPW regarding capital grants, at Dublin zoo from June 2023 to present. Additional requests submitted 26/09/23 All emails, correspondence and notes between the OPW and Dublin zoo regarding meetings (on site or otherwise) between June 2023 to present Minutes of meetings, notes, emails, memos regarding all meetings held with Dublin zoo regarding capital grants between June 2023 to present. Correspondence in the aftermath of meetings (online or otherwise) with Dublin zoo regarding capital grants between June 2023 to present.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of your organisation's policy regarding the payment of 'ordinary remuneration' to staff while suspended pending the conclusion of disciplinary processes. I am particularly interested in your organisation's policy regarding payment of staff on suspension, as follows: Is remuneration paid to staff who are suspended, i.e., is there a continuation of full salary or is their salary reduced? If paid full salary, does this include allowances? If reduced, does your Department exclude any/all allowances that are normally paid? If so, What type of allowances do you continue to pay, and which allowances cease? Where staff whose allowances were stopped during suspension, and they subsequently are cleared of all allegations of misconduct are allowances repaid to staff? In addition to the above, I would appreciate it if you could let me know the number of people suspended, pending the conclusion of disciplinary processes, by your organisation in each year 2020 to 2023 and details as to whether all such individuals received their normal pay, including allowances, during the period of suspension.

Office of Public Works

I am seeking, in GIS format CFRAM River Flood Extents – all scenarios National Indicative Fluvial Mapping (NIFM) River Flood Extents - all scenarios Past Flood Event Extents Past Flood Event Points

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of a staff handbook or document issued to staff regarding protocol at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, including but not limited to those instructing staff against wearing green while at work - copies of any documents outlining the dress code for staff at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre - copies of any guidelines issued to staff regarding sensitivities concerning the Orange community or visitors of a particular background

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: Any and all records, correspondence, briefings, memos, reports, or internal discussions held by the OPW concerning the potential or confirmed purchase, lease, or acquisition of the Citywest Hotel (located in Saggart, Co. Dublin), from January 1, 2021, to the present date. Any contracts, agreements, or memorandums of understanding between the OPW and any other parties related to the acquisition, use, or ongoing negotiations regarding the Citywest Hotel. Details of any due diligence processes or assessments carried out by or on behalf of the OPW concerning the acquisition of the Citywest Hotel. All communications (emails, letters, or meeting notes) between the OPW and: The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Department of Housing, The Department of Finance, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Citywest Hotel. If any part of this request is likely to be refused under Section 15 or 37 of the Act, I would ask that you consider releasing any part of the documents that can be separated out under Section 18.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any condition, inspection reports, health and safety assessments relating to Emo Court or Altamount House. This should include any reports on roof condition for both of or either of the buildings. - a copy of any assessments of cost or business cases associated with plans for repair of issues relating to roof condition at either property.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between MInister O'Donovan and the Harris Group (and/or its agent Rockwood) in relation to the Phoenix Park during 2022.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection reports or other such condition reports associated with the PAS' project for refurbishment of its headquarters. - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval document associated with the above project. - a database/spreadsheet/record broken down in as much detail as possible outlining all expenditure, refurbishment, office equipment costs etc incurred during this project.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I kindly request the following non-personal records. Copies of all correspondence, minutes of meetings and internal briefing notes between the OPW and Louth County Council concerning interim flood‑relief works for Dundalk and Blackrock (including Bellurgan, Balagan and Drummullagh, Omeath) pending completion of the Dundalk/Blackrock South CFRAM scheme, from 1 January 2024 to the date of this request. Also minutes and notes and any follow-up correspondence of Minister Boxer Moran's meetings with local officials and action points from the minister's visit to Louth in late December to discuss flooding prevention

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Office of Public Works (OPW), Dated between June 1, 2024 and the date of this request: Records of correspondence between OPW acting head of corporate services/ acting assistant secretary Pat Fitzsimons and representatives on behalf of Dublin Zoo regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the zoo. Records of correspondence between OPW acting head of corporate services/ acting assistant secretary Pat Fitzsimons and representatives on behalf of Fota Wildlife Park regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the park. Records of correspondence between OPW chairman John Conlon and representatives on behalf of Dublin Zoo regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the zoo. Records of correspondence between OPW chairman John Conlon and representatives on behalf of Fota Wildlife Park regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the park. Records of correspondence between OPW Minister Kieran O’Donnell and representatives on behalf of Dublin Zoo regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the zoo. Records of correspondence between OPW Minister Kieran O’Donnell and representatives on behalf of Fota Wildlife Park regarding requests and discussion around funding and supports for the park.