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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of any correspondence between the OPW and officials from the Department of Justice since 1 September regarding plans to hold an event to commemorate the RIC at Dublin Castle, as well as any correspondence regarding the organisation and subsequent cancellation of the same event.

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We request information on tenders supplied b OPW. We are interested in the following tenders. Sent to us on 14/10/19 was an email requesting a quote for 'a daily rate for monitoring asbestos removal works in Garda Traffic Building, Dublin Castle, Dublin.' There is no tender number, or similar, to quote for you, but the reference for the quote we sent in is AQ19-0362. We would like access to records that include details of the winning price for the tender, and records indicating the respondants.

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A)-All records held by the department regarding the reopening of Stepaside garda station, including but not limited to any documents related to the building formerly housing the station and correspondence with An Garda Síochána related to its reopening, from the period 04 October 2017 to 15 January 2018 -All records related to the reopening of six garda stations on a pilot basis between the period 01 May 2017 and 15 January 2018. B)-All correspondence in general between commissioner John Sydenham and An Garda Síochána between the period 12 September 2017 and 15 January 2018 inclusive

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A list of vandalism/damage incidents involving national monuments.

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I would like to request the following records under AIE regulations please: 1. Minutes from the discussion/meeting referred to in the attached email. (underlined in red by myself) 2. Any other records related to this discussion including emails, texts or phone call transcripts. I would like to receive the documents in digital format please.

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I am making a freedom of information request under the 2014 act. I request information on the expenditure on the dunkellin flood relief scheme. This should include all salaries on all staff on this project he including the consultant engineering fees. I also request what the original costing for this project.

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A full list of names of all companies that the OPW used for providing any services during the visit of the Pope to Phoenix Park and Knock in August 2018 where the OPW paid the company for their services . If there was more then 1 company that provided the same service please provide names of all the companies and amount each company was paid for same eg X Medical Service were paid x figure and Y Medical Service were paid Y figure, Z Security were paid Z figures for the supply of both licensed security personnel and stewarding personnel and so on.

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Please supply the official text as used by the OPW guides at Roscrea Heritage Sites, namely Roscrea Castle Complex and the Blackmills at Church Street Roscrea.

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Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. Correspondence sent and received between the OPW senior management and any Government department on the issue of the Earlsfort Terrace Development, ie the National Science Centre, (this would include correspondence related to any impacts of the project on the National Concert Hall), between 1st April 2019 and 30th December 2019. 2. Correspondence sent and received between the OPW senior management and Minister Morna on the issue of the Earlsfort Terrace Development, ie the National Science Centre, (this would include correspondence related to any impacts of the project on the National Concert Hall), between 1st April 2019 and 30th December 2019. 3. Any reports compiled by the OPW into the Earlsfort Terrace Development, ie the National Science Centre, between 1st April 2019 and 18th June 2020.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the review of the decision on whether to reopen Skellig Michael to visitors for the 2020 tourist season. I am happy for this request to be dealt with administratively should it prove more convenient. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following documents relating to the meeting between Clare Tuffy and the Ethiopian minister for Tourism and Culture (Dr Hirut Kassaw). The meeting took place on 11 June 2019 in Newgrange. 1. The minutes of the meeting. 2. The agenda of the meeting. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all briefing documents provided by the OPW to the Taoiseach/Department of the Taoiseach on the topic of modular homes for Ukrainian refugees; Copies of all correspondence relating ot the cost of storing modular units that are awaiting installation. This can be limited to items to/from the following individuals: - Maurice Buckley - Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan Records containing estimates of the total cost of the project to provide 700 modular homes for refugees; The time period can be limited to 12/9/2023 to 13/11/2023.

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I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - records showing details of all costs incurred relating to the manufacture, purchase, restoration and installation of curtains and accessories on the Battle Axe landing at Dublin Castle in 2018 and/or 2019

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the information which was issued in response to FOI-0073-2023 updated to include Q3 and Q4 of 2023, and Q1 and Q2 of 2024 i.e. aggregate information on expenditure and the number of individuals to whom the expenditure related.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all correspondence between the OPW and the Oireachtas with regard to the installation of an accessible lift at the Leinster House complex. - a copy of any feasibility reports arising from a request from the Oireachtas for the provision of an accessible lift at the Leinster House complex. 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).

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for a copy of the Office of Public Work’s Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) as identified in “Record 1 of FOI-0092-2025” that I received last week. As a data subject whose personal data is collected and used by OPW, I wish to see how the RoPAs identified in Record 1 of FOI-0092-2025 comply with the GDPR’s principles of accountability as per Article 5 of the GDPR. Please forward a copy of these RoPAs to the undersigned by return email.

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I am applying under the Freedom of Information act 2014 for the following information, as same has not been released months after the closing date. All the results of the OPW survey, (with Systra) regarding Castletown House. Please provide this information in full and don't refuse with your line of frivolous or vexatious and acting in concert. I am entirely entitled to this information it was a publicly funded survey and no results have been provided. This is a legitimate request and it is inappropriate to refuse.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions included in the attachment. For any reason if you are unable to open the attachment do let me know. I can then send the questions within the email itself. Please note: If you do not have records relating to the questions in the attachment, please pass on this request to your IT department to provide us with the required information.

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following: 1. The number of “Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) completed for each OPW business unit per year from 2019 to date. 2. The total expenditure on data protection specific software for “One Trust” and “DPOrganiser” from 2018 to present. 3. What sections of OPW have these software packages been rolled out to for use by staff in preparing RoPAs, and when? 4. The specific “Data Protection”qualifications of the current Data Protection Officer and their staff when commencing their duties in the Data Protection Unit in February 2025 and the data protection specific qualifications accredited to date 5. Minutes of meetings/emails etc between the Data Protection Commission and the Chairman’s Office from July 2024 to date Points 1-4 should be within the remit of the Data Protection Unit while point 5 may rest with the Chairman’s office/Director of Corporate Services.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking a breakdown of the spend on the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme per year under headings. I would like to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original format.

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In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to make a request for documents concerning changes to the interior and the exterior of the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room from 2017. As part of this request, please include information regarding proposals or other communications made regarding changes in the use of or alterations to the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room in the year of 2017. This can include adaptations, proposals or communications made by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission and its offices to the OPW since 2017. Also include: Please include all records and documentation that the OPW has access to in relation to these issues from the year of 2017. 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 in the year of 2017. Any communication in relation to DCC Reg. Ref. 2537/17 in 2017. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please release copies of all the planning files and drawings from 2017 for the Oireachtas Library and Reading Room. A bit of extra information that may help with this search is that it relates to DCC Reg. Ref. 2537/17.

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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;

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All documents outlining maintenance tasks and/or the processes for completing maintenance tasks, including but not limited to the removal or transfer of equipment or furniture, from the OPW to Merrion Contracting pertaining to the Irish Museum of Modern Art from August 2023 I would prefer to receive this information electronically and in its original formatting.

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I am seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to records held by the Office of Public Works relating to expenditure incurred or committed in preparation for and delivery of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, due to commence in July 2026. This request relates to records created or held from 1 January 2025 to the date of processing of this request. Specifically, I am seeking records relating to accommodation bookings for EU delegations or dignatories. This may include, but is not limited to hotels, short-term lets such as Airbnb or private accommodation. The records I am seeking may include, but are not limited to invoices, booking records, contracts, schedules, or internal expenditure summaries. If the processing of this request is likely to exceed the statutory cost limit, I am willing to accept, in lieu of the underlying records, a summary of expenditure broken down by category and, where available, by EU delegation or dignitary.

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“Under the AIE Regulations, I request the following environmental information: 1. A copy of the decision of the OPW to construct a temporary car part to serve Castletown House including notes taken and minutes taken at the decision. 2. Any reports or documents relied on by the OPW in its decision to construct a temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 3. A copy of the planning permission or section 5 declaration for the provision of a temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 4. A copy of the planning advice held by the OPW in relation to the provision of a temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 5. A drawing of the proposed temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 6. A copy of the traffic assessment and/or road safety audit in relation to the temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 7. Communications incl. emails and minutes of meetings with Kildare County Council in relation to a temporary car park to serve Castletown House. 8. A copy of the Environmental Reports, including AA Screening and EIA Screening, carried out in respect of the temporary car park to serve Castletown House. Scope of request: 1st May 2023 to the date of the request.”

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To be sent a copy of invoice or bill by each voluntary emergency service for the papal duty 2018 that amounted to €280,216.00

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I would like to request the following records under AIE regulations please: The entire email chain relating to the attached record - Rec15_20140724_Fwd Preferred Blackpool Solution_Extract.png

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The amount of money spent by the OPW on GDPR training to date and ensuring all systems and procedures were GDPR compliant, broken down by year and month since January 2018.

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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 all Gardai properties, whether they are owned or leased, and the cost of those, if any, that are leased and the estimated value of the properties owned - if possible • A list of all vacant properties under the control of the OPW, the cost of maintaining the properties and there estimated value

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I am seeking information with regards to a license granted by OPW to Shared access to erect 3G & 4G antennas on the existing mast at Buncrana Garda station, McCarter's Rd, Ardravan, Buncrana. I would like to get a copy of the license. Also can you give me specific details as to the related paragraphs or articles in legislation that deals with the planning and development of telecommunication equipment and in particular this development. It could be that the license comes under exempted development. If so can you give me details with regard specific legislation. Also can you give me details European legislation that deals with this type of development. Finally can you explain what recourse, if any, I have to object to this development on grounds of health, danger and devaluing my property. I and a number of residents live 100 meters away from the mast.

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Request for Information under FOI re Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme Morrison’s Island Public Realm Enhancement and Flood Defence Project.

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I would like to request a copy of the structural engineers’ report that the OPW recently arranged, at the request of the Courts Service, in relation to Ballinamore Courthouse

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Please provide the following information under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment Directive 2003/4/EC) and Irish Regulations 2007 to 2014 (S.I. No. 133 of 2007, S.I. No. 662 of 2011 and S.I. No. 615 of 2014) and the UNECE Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters [the Aarhus Convention] in the format of electronic files: Your Review of the approach to flood project appraisal undertaken in 2021 with its recommendations to expand the range of potential benefits included within the analysis to better capture the indirect and / or intangible environmental, cultural heritage and societal benefits and any related documentation/communications.

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Please provide information regarding any articles - including paintings, monuments, sculptures, etc - that are either the property of the OPW or managed/monitored by the OPW on behalf of the state, that have, in the year 2018, been: damaged, or;gone missing for any period of time. Please provide information regarding any cost accrued in the repair or relocation of these items; please provide information regarding how they came to be damaged/lost in the first instance and any delays in notification of same; and please provide any information regarding any items that are still missing at the time of this request and the value of same. If there is any further information regarding any sanctions applied to individuals or departments/bodies etc regarding the above, or prosecutions of individuals for same, please also include this as part of this request, as well as any related documentation.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to records held relating to income generated from visitor and event activities at Castletown House and Parkland. Specifically, I am seeking: 1. Records showing annual income derived from functions, concerts, corporate events, and other venue hire (including the coffee shop) and playground membership at Castletown for each of the years 2018–2025. 2. Records showing annual income from guided tours, ticket sales, and other visitor services for the same period. 3. Any summary reports, spreadsheets, or financial statements which outline the above income categories, whether prepared for internal reporting or inclusion in OPW financial reviews. Please let me know if clarification or refinement of this request would assist in processing it efficiently.

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1. Correspondence between OPW and Dept. Housing regarding potential for conversion of office stock into residential accommodation 2. From 01 Sept 2023 to date

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Under the FOI Act 2014, we are seeking the following: In relation to all CCTV cameras that you have procured from 2017 until the present, please provide: - the names of each company and the names of the products including the model numbers - the contracts with each company - the cost per unit and the total costs, and - the duration of contracts and/or licenses. 2. Please provide records that state the capability of the CCTV cameras (along with their storage and processing units whether locally, on a server or in the cloud), such as facial recognition, temperature/thermal scanning, behaviour analysis, object detection or demographic detection (i.e. age, gender, clothing etc). 3. For all CCTV cameras procured between 2019 and present, please also provide the documents and communication (such as letters and emails) involving the company that was awarded the contract. If the records in response to point 1 in this request contain product model/numbers, then point 2 can be removed. We would prefer to receive this information electronically.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any correspondence or communications between Minister Moran and the OPW chairman with regard to the following projects: the Leinster House bicycle shelter, the Leinster House security hut, the reconstruction of a wall at Lansdowne House. - a copy of any briefings prepared for Minister Moran with regard to any of the above projects. - a copy of notes/minutes of any meeting held by Minister Moran with staff of the OPW with regard to any of the above projects. Searches of any mobile phones, handwritten notes, relevant private email addresses, messaging services and or Slack Channels (or similar communications platforms) should be considered when processing this request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking the OPI FOI Logs for years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Please provide this information in electronic format, preferably in its original formatting.

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I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Dublin Zoo. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr Moran and representatives of Dublin Zoo. The following entry in the Register of Lobbying may assist in identifying some of the records sought: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/134716/dublin-zoo The time period can be limited to 1/9/2025 to 11/2/2026. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence. Please send me the records by email.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to all administrative and deliberative records held by the OPW relating to the processing of my FOI request, Ref: FOI-0009-2026. This request is to include all records from the date of my original application to the present, specifically: 1. All emails, memos, or notes exchanged between the FOI Unit (including Mary Bagnall and Denis) and the Welfare FOI Team regarding the search, retrieval, and processing of my request. 2. All records identifying the Decision Maker who authorised the extension and any correspondence discussing the specific reasons/justifications for that extension under Section 14. 3. Any "Sent" logs, transmission reports, or system records verifying if and when a formal extension notice was issued to my specific email address (as opposed to internal addresses). 4. Any internal instructions or queries regarding the Office’s Section 11 duty to assist me in light of the missed statutory deadline.

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Records held by the OPW in relation to the relocation of International Protection Office between January 2019 to December 2019

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking access to records relating to the Government of Ireland Village at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships (held in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 16–18 September 2025). Specifically, I request: All records detailing costs incurred by the Office of Public Works for the setup and management of the Government of Ireland Village. Wherever possible, I also request a breakdown by areas including but not limited to: Infrastructure and logistics Event management and design Exhibition setup Third-party contracts or services engaged by OPW for this event Copies of any invoices, purchase orders, or payment records relating to these costs. Any correspondence or agreements between OPW and the Department of the Taoiseach (or Government Information Service) regarding the setup and management of the Village. I would prefer to receive these records electronically, ideally in PDF or spreadsheet format.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the management of and/or delays in the processing of FOI requests or internal reviews for information relating to the following OPW projects: a/ the Leinster House bicycle shelter, b/ the security hut/facility at Leinster House. - a copy of any guidance or advisories issued to staff on the processing or management of FOI requests relating to the two projects above. - a copy of any correspondence received by the OPW with regard to the management, processing and/or delays in dealing with FOI requests relating to the two projects above. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2024 to date. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format

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I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - all records relating to FOI request 0211-2024, to include but not limited to copies of correspondence and records relating to the efforts carried out to search for relevant records

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Under the foi legislation I request the following information : Table 5.1 of the report states the No of Residential Properties at Risk in the Kilmore AFA/ Area as 2 .Please supply the addresses and or locations of these properties. Table E.1 Flood Risk Table Kilmore AFA States as follows : No of Residential Properties at Risk ,Current Scenario 2 No of Residential Properties at Risk ,Mid Range Future Scenario 14 No of Residential Properties at Risk ,High End Future Scenario 25 . Please supply the addresses and locations of these properties .

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Can the OPW please provide a copy of all documentation that make reference to the stakeholder group “Save Cork City”, or any element of the campaign organised by Save Cork City? This documentation should include, but not be limited to; emails, letters, minutes of meetings internal reports, memos, engineers diaries etc.

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I wish to make this request under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations: For land and water bodies within OPW's portfolio, can you please provide the following for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2024: • Year by year breakdown of funding amount received for invasive species management (the definition of management including control, eradication, and prevention) • Year by year breakdown of amount spent on invasive species management (the definition of management including control, eradication, and prevention) • Copies of records relating to what the spend was used for, including what methods were used to manage the invasive species and which invasive species were managed. • Any invasive alien species (IAS) species management plans or policy documents.

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Please send me the BER certs for all buildings owned or leased by all 17 government departments, broken down by department. Please include the building's full address in each case

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“This information request is being made under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 to 2011 (S.I. No. 133 of 2007, S.I. No. 662 of 2011 and S.I. No. 615 of 2014). I would like to request the following information relating to Coonagh Arterial Drainage Scheme to be provided in digital or paper form: • Any and all records of flood events from November 2017 to November 2018 • Any and all records OPW inspectors reports, records, complaints, emails, photographs, notes, meeting minutes (written and aural) of flood or drainage infrastructure damage from November 2017 to November 2018 for the Coonagh drainage scheme • Any and all records records of instruction for repair and maintenance works to the Crompaun River retaining embankment and in particular at E4, E7 and E10 (2018-2021 inclusive) • Any and all records repair works to Drainage channels D4, C7/2, C7, D10, B7 • Records of OPW site inspection records for repair and maintenance works to embankments, pipe/culvert clearance and channels (2018-2021 inclusive)”