Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of Information act for the following information. A copy of The traffic impact assessment as requested by KCC, from the OPW in relation to the request sent by Mr. George Willoughby regarding the proposed temporary carpark at Castletown House. (Letter dated 24 August 2023). Please confirm if this information was provided. I also request under FOI the Autotrak Analysis with the Layout Plan Drawings demonstrating access and egress to and from the public road and the manoeuvrability of these vehicles

Office of Public Works

The following request is made under the FOI Act 2014. Can you please send me communications both written and electronic, from OPW management to the OPW staff working in Castletown Estate for the months of August, September and October of this year, 2023, relating to car parking at and access to Castletown Estate?

Office of Public Works

I am requesting the following under the Freedom of information act 2014. In the OPW Business Case of 2022 figures are given, for the number of people visiting Castletown parkland. Please provide the figures for 2022 and 2023. Please provide under the FOI act 2014 the number of pedestrians that entered Castletown via Lime Avenue. If times are available please provide these too. The number of people and vehicles that entered via N4 access. Also Batty Langley entrance.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, all correspondence between the OPW and Abbey Theatre in relation to the theatre’s redevelopment since the start of 2021.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all correspondence between your office and the Department of Children & Youth Affairs with regards the provision of office space. This part of the request to cover the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - a copy of the lease in place for a property on Ely Place to provide overflow office accommodation for DCYA. - details of how much has been spent on the lease to date, including the annual rent. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I submit the following information requests under the terms of the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014. They relate to the OPW’s stewardship of the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin and are as follows: 1. For each of the years 2014 to 2019, what was the aggregate income (I am not seeking the income per individual event within any year, as I recognise that may be commercially sensitive) to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens? For the avoidance of doubt, my questions is: (a) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2014? (b) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2015? (c) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2016? (d) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2017? (e) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2018? (f) What was the income to the OPW from events hosted in the Iveagh Gardens in 2019? (to date) 2. My second question is: What was the OPW’s spend on post-event remediation for The Iveagh Gardens, in each of those same years – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (to date)? 3. My third and final question is: Will the OPW release to me the specification or contract terms that applied to the promoters of events in the Iveagh Gardens in each of the years 2014 through 2019 (to date) insofar as they applied to care for the physical fabric of the gardens, including in particular the grass surface, as amenities intended for the enjoyment of the public at large, without qualification?

Office of Public Works

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

Office of Public Works

This FOI request relates to documentation reference in a recent letter to the PAC, the name of the individual (who was an OPW employee) is redacted, but I believe the details laid out in the note should be sufficient to identify the records held in question. https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/32/committee_of_public_accounts/submissions/2018/2018-10- 05_correspondence-from-an-individual-32r001578-pac_en.pdf 1. All correspondence between the OPW and the individual who authored the letter to the PAC (I suspect you will redact their name from the records, between 1st March 2014 and 1st September 2018 2. In relation to the "timeline of key events" set out in the final page of the linked letter, I would request documents held in respect of point 5, dated July 2015, where the OPW requested an investigation into previously identified sample cases with a particular emphasis on 'corruption'.The letter states this report was received by the OPW in December 2017. This would include the report itself, and any other documentation created by the OPW in relation to the report, such as memos, briefings, or correspondence to other public bodies on the matter.

Office of Public Works

For information on the cost of running/expenditure of each of the of the National monuments in the care of the OPW that have a guide service/facility in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon last year, with a breakdown by each facility and a breakdown of the costs of running each facilities, to include staff wages, building maintenance, etc. For information on the income taken in at each of the aforementioned facilities last year.

Office of Public Works

A spreadsheet/database of all of the vacant office/lands currently leased by the OPW. Details of the address, the length of the lease, how long they have been vacant for, and how much is being paid each year for each property.

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 Correspondence sent and received between the OPW and An Garda Siochana, in relation to the Harcourt Square office accommodation or the development of Garda accommodation in Military Road, between 1st March 2019 and 1st June 2020.

Office of Public Works

DETAILS OF REQUEST Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. A copy of all OPW Capital Project Progress reports which refer to the Children's Science centre, between Q3 2018 and Q2 2020

Office of Public Works

DETAILS OF REQUEST Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. A copy of the C&AG Management letter 2017 sent to the OPW.

Office of Public Works

I wish to obtain details of correspondence between the OPW and Mr. Michael Corbett (Owner) or Butler Cammoranesi (Architects) regarding a site adjacent to the Coastguard and Garda Stations in Knockagore, Crosshaven, Co. Cork. These matters have been referred to in a planning application design statement submitted to Cork County Council, (ref. 20/5126). The relevant pages are 9 & 10 (highlighted), where they refer to a formal OPW response and provide a drawing of the new layout., utilising existing State property. I have attached a copy of the design statement.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI ACT 2014 can you please provide me with a digital copy of all communication between the OPW and the contractor of a new playground in Kilkenny Castle from the dates 1/5/2019 to 19/6/2019

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held relating to the possibility of using a property at 75-77 John Street in Kilkenny City for the purposes of decentralisation. It is likely that these records would have been generated in the period 2006 to 2007 because that is when the purchase took place. - copies of any records between the OPW and Kilkenny County Council relating to the above property and the possibility of it being used for decentralisation purposes. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I previously made a Freedom of Information request regarding your IT network infrastructure for Office of Public Works at Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, C15 NX36 in April 2013. As the information would have almost certainly have changed since you provided it please could you update the information listed on the attached documents and advise of any changes.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request the following documents under the freedom of information Act: 1. All submissions/correspondence to the Office of Public works by the owners (or representatives) of the Blackpool Retail Park and Blackpool Retail Amenity Park in relation to the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme. 2. All responses from the OPW to the above.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me all correspondence between Dublin Zoo and the Office of Public Works on expanding the grounds of Dublin Zoo, or its car park, into other areas of Phoenix Park in 2018 and so far this year.

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, dated between January 1, 2017 and the date of this letter. -A record of all correspondence, including but not limited to letters, emails, memos, briefing documents, reports and draft reports, to and from the minister’s office in relation to the proposed Limerick Northern Distributor Road. -A record of all briefing documents prepared for Minister Moran ahead of a visit to Limerick on December 1, 2017.

Office of Public Works

A copy of all internal audits completed between 1st July 2018 and 19th July 2019.

Office of Public Works

I wish to obtain the following throught the Freedom of Information Act: Any record relating to numbers 4-7 Merrion Square from 1/1/13 to date.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - Inspection reports and other records provided by pest control companies in respect of services provided at the Steward's Lodge, Dublin during the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 to date - Invoices supplied by pest control companies for these services, or other records showing the amount of money paid to these companies in respect of pest control services

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • The current total cost of Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme broken down into separate costings for aspects such as (but not limited to) the public realm improvements, removal flood barriers, pumping stations, ongoing maintenance, road works, landscaping, consultation, archaeology, environmental issues and works, building of walls and other flood protections, and other proposed building and ongoing costs. • Projected costs for ongoing maintenance of the LLFRS including (but not limited to) the walls, pumps and other elements. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • A breakdown of the costs of the potential tidal barrier as assessed by ARUP (with report released in December 2017) as part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Please send me any reports or logs of incidents involving the Phoenix Park's deer population between January 2018-current date.

Office of Public Works

I wish to apply, under the Provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, for any records kept by your office in relation to the sale of lands at Dowth, Co Meath by the agricultural company, Devenish, to the State. Such records to contain all correspondence and communications involving all parties, including Ministers and public servancts, in paper or electronic/digital form.

Office of Public Works

Please find below a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. Internal records/correspondence related to the purchase of Devenish Farm, as described in this article: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/the-justice-minister-her-uncle-and-the-11m-sale-of-georgian-country-estate-to-the- state/a2063606831.html 2. Correspondence with other state bodies/govt departments regarding same 3. Correspondence with external parties, including but not limited to Tony McEntee, regarding the purchase

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of all records relating to the purchase of Dowth Hall demesne. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any briefing material, reports, a copy of the business case, cost-benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents, presentations and correspondence related to the purchase. I also request any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received related to the purchase.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Any reports, findings, or records relating to flooding events in Bandon Co. Cork in August 2020

Office of Public Works

Under the freedom of information act 2014 I am requesting the following. (1) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the lighting of the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (2) Details of who the tender was previously awarded to and who currently has the contract to light the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (3) How much money the OPW awarded to any person persons or companies for the lighting of the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (4) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the installment of bins in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (5) Details of who the tender was previously awarded to and who currently has the contract for the installing of bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (6) Who maintains the bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (7) How much money the OPW awarded any person persons or company for the instillation and maintenance of bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (8) Details of a rubbish compressor which the OPW obtained to compress rubbish from bins in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (9) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the refurbishment of all and any gates in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (10) How much money did the OPW pay to have all and any gates restored in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (11) How much money did the OPW pay for storage of all and any gates in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (12) How many persons are employed to work in the Phoenix Park and what is the purpose of their employment. (13) How much money did the OPW make from charging car parking fees during blooms festival in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (14) Details of what was done with money made from charging parking fees during blooms festival in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (15) Who decided to charge parking fees in the Phoenix Park during blooms festival from 2007 to 2024. (16) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the installing of bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (17) How much money did the OPW spend of having designated bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (18) A copy of the tender that was advertised for installing bollards along side the bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (19) How much money did the OPW spend on purchasing and installing bollards along side the bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (20) Details of rent received if any from person or persons who live in the gate lodges which are under the control of the OPW. (21) A copy of all and any legislation which entitles the OPW to allow person or persons live in the gate lodges which are under the control of the OPW.

Office of Public Works

I am writing to seek access, under the Freedom of Information Act, to a document about which I can supply the following details: Informal reference: "The Brady Shipman Martin Report on Castletown" Authors: "Brady Shipman Martin" Approximate period of publication: 1994 - 1995 Topic: Castletown, Celbridge The report contained an executive summary, a body, and several appendices. I would be very grateful to receive a copy of the entire document in digital form.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the general weekly reports on the Skelligs in the period since my last such request to today's date. For avoidance of doubt, it is the same type of weekly reports that were released to me in response to FOI-53-2023. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking 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: - The business case, cost benefit analysis or scoping documents associated with the project. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2022 - 19/9/24.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I wish to request access to the following records - a copy of the current (November 2023) template document used for submissions to the department’s / body’s management board / committee, or to any other internal governance body and a copy of any instruction or guidance issued since February 2020 to modify submissions to the management board / committee (specifically seeking inclusion or omission of consideration of issues related to Covid19 in submissions - I do not need access to any other changes e.g., for financial controls, or governance changes, or HR issues). I request access to these records in their original form, and that they be sent by email, please. I am not seeking any submissions to the management body - I am looking for (i) the template document from which submissions are created, and (ii) instructions to modify that template or submissions for Covid-related issues.

Office of Public Works

Please provide copies of all correspondences with Mayo County Council and Failte Eireann and the Department of Heritage regarding the funding for the new visitor centre in the Ceide Fields Co Mayo. Please provide copies of all notes of meetings in relation to this issue.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the provision of eighteen bicycle parking spaces at Leinster House. This record broken down in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, or scoping documents associated with the above project. - copies of any correspondence between the OPW and the Oireachtas with regard to the cost of this project. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to 1. any business case drafted or considered (this will include business cases drafted but never submitted, and also any which were submitted but were not approved) in your FOI body in 2024 or in 2025 for the purchase of cameras or photography equipment which costs more than €500 (excluding VAT), 2. any invoices for cameras or photography equipment purchased in 2024 or 2025 with an invoice value exceeding €500 (excluding VAT) or rented in the same period with an invoice value exceeding €200. I am seeking all such records which were created in 2024 or 2025. In the Oireachtas, this request excludes all equipment purchased in or used by the Broadcasting Unit. I am willing to agree to any change which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request of the Office of Public Works under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment Regulations) 2007 to 2014. It has come to my attention that the OPW have undertaken works (approximate coordinates 6.7784739°W, 53.7432553°N) to a watercourse (EPA waterbody code IE_EA_07Y011100, ADS Channel C1/8/10/3/6/1)) on lands occurring on/adjacent to Folio MH76562F, the registered owner of which is Coillte Cuideachta Ghniomhaiochta Ainmnithe and it is subject to a right of way at all times on foot and with horses and carts for the use of the tenants or tenant purchasers entitled to the bog on the estate of the Vendor Dominick More O'Ferrally (please see maps and aerial imagery provided in Figure 1 – Figure 10). This watercourse drains the raised peat habitat present at this location. On the 19th December 2019, in response to the referral of a request to Meath Couty Council for a Section 5 Declaration at the location as identified, An Bord Pleanála deemed (ABP- 305340-19) that

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records from January 2025-present Any economic analysis/analyses or costs benefit analysis/analyses of the Crawford Art Gallery Redevelopment Project / Master Development Plan; Any report, analysis, briefing, or other type of assessment outlining or explaining the reasons for the increase/difference between the original budget for the Crawford Art Gallery Redevelopment Project and the final estimated budget cost; The latest briefing, overview report, or meeting meetings for any steering group overseeing the redevelopment project; Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also provide a schedule of records with the final decision for each record identified, whether refused release or released.

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 OPW dated between January 1, 2024, and the date of this request: - records of any reports, survey, or any other such report associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any business case, cost benefit analysis, feasibility analysis or other such document associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any correspondence between the Irish Coast Guard and the OPW regarding developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the following incident where a crane being used for work on the Skelligs was washed away: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/star-wars-fans-lament-as-crane-used-for-construction-work- on-skellig-michael-is-swept-into-sea-42227695.html

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to make a request for all documents, plans and correspondence in relation to any changes or attempts to make a change to the interior and the exterior of the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room over the last 10 years. As part of this request, please include any proposals or other communications made regarding changes in the use of or alterations to the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room over the last 10 years. Please also include any adaptations, proposals or communications made by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and its offices to the OPW over the last 10 years. Also include: Please include all records and documentation that the OPW has access to in relation to the issues listed above going back 10 years. Any communications whether internal or external regarding approvals and permissions that the OPW received to make changes to the interior of the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room in Leinster House, including the design, walls, and flooring. Leinster House (including the former art college building) is included on the Record of Protected Structures (Ref. 4198) under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022. Any and all meeting notes that related to the issues raised above.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to make a request for all of the OPW’s internal communications (including emails, messaging app records, etc) regarding the FOI Request ---- made by Robert Dunne on 13th of December 2023. The OPW responded to this FOI request decision letter to FOI-0136-2023

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any valuation reports relating to the purchase of apartments at the rear of the properties at the rear of 81-83 Merrion Square. - the amount paid for each of the apartments purchased to include an apartment identifier and the amount paid in each case. - copies of any invoices/receipts associated with services provided to OPW as part of the negotiations for the purchase of these apartments. - a spreadsheet/table/record indicating the total amount spent on the services of a negotiator for the purchase of these apartments. - copies of any tender documents relating to the provision of services for a person to be appointed to negotiate purchase of these apartments. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

A list of capital works projects that the OPW carried out in Garda HQ or Garda Training College, Templemore in the years of 2018 and to-date in 2019 where the value of works was in excess of 10,000 euro. Please include a brief description of what works was carried out in each project and indicate if each capital project is ongoing or completed

Office of Public Works

Clieveragh Flood Relief Scheme Under the Freedom of Information Act, we would like to be provided with copies of information pertaining to: -Reports and any correspondence received from Kerry County Council in respect of the scheme -Reports prepared, and any correspondence issued under the National CFRAM programme in respect of the scheme.

Office of Public Works

1) A datadump of all the entitlements that TDs in Ireland are entitled under the ‘Parliamentary Standard Allowance’. I request this data be release in an open, accessible format- CSV/XLS/XLSX. 2) A breakdown of whether TDs entitlement to free parking around the capital city are included under the Parliamentary Standard Allowance’, whether it falls under Travel and accommodation allowance or the public representation allowance. I also request this data to be released in an open, accessible format- CSV/XLS/XLSX. 3)A statement of whether TDs can continue to avail of free parking even though retired. -CSV/XLS/XLSX. 4) A statement of whether there includes restricted areas of which TDs can avail of free parking around the city. 5)A file stating what a TD must have on them or placed on their car to avail of said entitlement.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the internal ‘five case review’ that was sent from/submitted by the Office of Public Works to the Public Accounts Committee in mid-October 2018 as referred to in the PAC hearing transcript of 18.10.2018. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me the minutes of any meetings between start of 2018 and current date about the deer in Phoenix Park. Please also send me any correspondence (internal or external) regarding the deer during the same time period