Office of Public Works
FOI Requests — 1736 requests
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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of the transcript of any complaints made by members of the public to the Office of Public Works regarding Skellig Michael between January 1 and the present date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under FOI I would like a copy of all records relating to the use of Dublin Castle in March 2015 by the UN Broadband Commission. Please include all correspondence with Denis O'Brien's representatives in relation to the hosting of the event and any records relation to the payment for hosting the event and other services
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence with artist Mick O'Dea in relation to his commissioning to paint a portrait of President Michael D Higgins.I also wish to request, under FoI, details of all payments made to O'Dea in relation to the portrait.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
All correspondence written or electronic between the Office of Public Works and Wexford County Council from January 1st 2014 until May 16th 2018 in relation to the acquisition/purchase and/or provision of a site for the Irish Coast Guard situated at Kilmore Quay, county Wexford.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
copies of all records relating to the decision by the OPW to open Dublin Castle to the public for the announcement of results of repeal referendum.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Please provide me with all submissions and recommendations made by Tony Smyth in 2016 with regard to the post of Director of Engineering Services.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all records held referring or relating to the decision to use the name Desmond Castle, Adare as per the following press release: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/bb9e6-opw-to-adopt-desmond-castle-adare-as-name-for- famous-castle/ I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- refusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I would like copies of all internal and external correspondence (emails, letters, memos, observations and notes of meetings) involving OPW assistant secretary Martin Bourke and the establishment of the Land Development Agency (LDA).
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Briefing documents,Memos and Submissions, Furnished to or made by Mr. Tom Parlon to questions and answers given in the Dail during 2005 relating to the River Suir Clonmel Drainage Scheme, County Tipperary and in particular Phase 1 of those works.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act, I am seeking the following information: All records, reports and correspondence showing analysis or breakdown of visitors, domestic and internationally, to Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre at Oldbridge, Co Meath.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
The vetting details of those contracted for the deer cull in Phoenix Park for 2018, and any paperwork submitted by same. I would also like to request details on the procedure for overseeing what happens to the corpses of the deer after the cull, for public health and safety reasons under Act 2013
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am applying under the Freedom of information act 2014 for a copy of the Health snd Safety statement/policy for Lime Avenue in Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. KILDARE. I am applying for a copy of the Risk Assessment carried out (if any) in relation to vehicles, driving on the avenue with pedestrians and vulnerable people. I also request a copy of the minutes of any meetings where the use of Lime Avenue for vehicles was discussed
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Internal Audit carried out a review of travel and subsistence expenses and identified a possible issue with payroll taxes. The OPW made an unprompted voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners in relation to an under payment of €550, 110 relating to four years of expense claims. Interest of €110,559 and a penalty of €16,503 were paid to the Revenue Commissioners in 2022. A full review has been carried out with corrective measures put in place to ensure the OPW are tax compliant going forward. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please can I have a copy of The internal audit review of travel and subsistence The voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners The Revenue Commissioners reply to the OPW’s voluntary disclosure The full review that was carried out
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In 2020 the OPW pre-paid a supplier €299,559 outside of contractual obligations, in respect of works completed on behalf of OPW to reduce the liquidity risk to a sub-contractor of a delayed payment from the main contractor. This payment was refunded in full to OPW in 2022. This transaction was not recorded as a debtor in the OPW 2020 and 2021 appropriation accounts. The circumstances surrounding the approval and documentation of disarrangement are currently being examined in full and any necessary actions will then be taken. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please can I have a copy of Correspondence around the prepayment of €299,559 between the OPW and its contractors and subcontractors. Reports or reviews into the prepayment.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Following an OPW internal review it came to light that a supplier had been paid €156,713 for maintenance of ICT equipment that had not been carried out. The OPW requested and received a full refund for the amount in 2022. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please can I have a copy of The OPW internal review. The OPW request to be reimbursed
- RefusedReceived —Decided —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.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information: Records of all payments made by OPW for products manufactured by the company Hikvision since 2011. For your information, these products chiefly relate to CCTV technology. I seek the information broken down by year and the type of product/service which was being purchased.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information: -Records of all payments made by the OPW to ABCO Electrical. Broken down by date of payment and the services rendered.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
We are seeking access to environmental information re flooding at Aughinish Island, Co. Limerick. There is an alumina refinery, a red mud bauxite waste disposal area and a quarry located at this Russian owned facility. There are two OPW defences at Aughinish Island which are maintained by the OPW. These OPW defences appear to have been constructed due to past flooding events there. We are seeking information in relation to flooding on Aughinish Island and any records the OPW may have in relation to same. (CFRAM flood maps are not available for Aughinish Island although areas to both the east and west are in Flood Zones A and B.) We are also seeking details of the flood defences erected by the OPW on Aughinish Island, when they were constructed and why, the height and maintenance records of these etc. We are also seeking information in relation to any flooding or inundation on Aughinish Island which the OPW may have. Any information in relation to flow of the red mud bauxite waste would be very useful. We are making this requested under the AIE Access to Environmental Information Regulations.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: any and all records dated between January 1st 2021 and June 11th 2022 relating to or discussing vehicle speed in the phoenix park. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under Freedom of Information can I request all records on the following: All travel and accommodation costs associated with St Patrick's Day foreign engagements this year, 2023, for senior/junior ministers in the Department of OPW. To include: costs for both senior and junior ministers in the department. costs for their advisors & staff. details and cost of any gift given by same senior/junior ministers during their trips. details of any gifts received by same senior/junior ministers during their trips.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence during 2022 between the Zoo and Maurice Buckley in relation to Phoenix Park mobility.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to records held by the Office of Public Works relating to Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, due to commence in July 2026. Specifically, please could the OPW provide a list of all consultancy, advisory, communications, public relations, logistics, or event-management services procured in preparation for the EU Presidency, including: – supplier name – nature of services provided – procurement method used – contract value (original and revised, if applicable) – contract start and end dates.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I make this request under the Freedom of Information Acts. I refer to previous FOI request FOR- 0099-2023,I have discussed the request with Anne Cotterell and have decided to break up the request and submit new requests at intervals. With reference to the Greath Heath Common County Laois, In particular reference to the Abitration Settlement dated 3rd February 2017 between the Heath Commoners and the Heath Golf Club ,I request any plans,maps ,mapping points memos created since then by OPW or the Golf Club and submitted to OPW to show the boundaries of the golf course. Any correspondence from the Golf Club to OPW to deviate from or amend any of the terms of settlement since February 2017. Any correspondence from the Golf Club relating to the storage of timber and branches on the lands. All memos ,correspondence etc between Golf Club and OPW relating to new lease/licence created since 2017. This request relates to Portlaoise and Head office files.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking the following: The Minutes, Emails and/or Notes for any meetings/communications between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with Dublin City Council Planning Department and/or the Conservation Office of Dublin City Council concerning the creation of the Christmas Crib in Stephens Green, Dublin 2 in the open-sided summer house/pavilion beside the ornamental lake. The Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures Reference No. for the summer house/pavilion is RPS Ref. No. 7756.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
a log or list of all formal filming or photography requests made to the OPW over the past twelve months, the name of the company that made the request, a brief description of the request, the proposed location for filming, whether permission was granted, the reason for refusal of permission (if applicable), and whether a fee was paid. - also, the total amount collected in fees by the OPW for filming or photography permissions during the same period. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.E3507/E3507/E35
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any briefings, Q&As, submissions, or other such discussion or preparatory documents prepared for Minister Moran for his visit to the IPAS centre in Westmeath in November. - a copy of any correspondence between the OPW and the Department of Justice and/or IPAS with regard to the visit. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I wish to request a copy of the results of the most recent survey carried out on East End Pier, Inisboffin, Co Galway. I would prefer to receive the records by email.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
To Freedom of Information Department Could you provide me with the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 1) The amount that OPW collected in parking charges at OPW Heritage Sites in the years of 2022, 2023 and to-date in 2024 in tabular form. To be further assistance I'm only seeking fees where the OPW has the car-park under their remit
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- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
The OPW applied for planning permission to Castlebar Urban District Council in and around 1980 on behalf of the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs/Telecom Eireann for the P&T Engineering Headquarters in Castlebar, County Mayo. The above letters have been obtained in relation to the same which may be of assistance. • I wish to obtain the full OPW file associated with the planning application. To note that the planning file is unavailable with Mayo County Council and this planning file is therefore not in the public domain, as it would ordinarily be.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to make an AIE request as follows: All pluvial flood-risk maps that appear on the Flood Maps Webviewer in GIS format
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
We request access to all minutes of the Project Steering Group of the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
As of 31 December 2017 and 8 October 2018 The buildings and or lands that are owned by the OPW that are currently being rented to private companies (excluding any buildings and or lands that are rented out to any other state agencies). I'm looking where the OPW are receiving rent for either the building and or land. Please include address of building and or land, the name of the company or person that is renting the facility, the annual rent received per building or land; when the next rent review is due to be reviewed
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
We are seeking disclosure of the full tendering process used by OPWs National Historic Properties Division when deciding which contractor to use for the Gardening duties in Leinster House
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the AIE Regs to request the agendas, minutes and any related meeting presentations or reports provided to or by the following Groups within Met Eireann - National Flood Forecasting & Warning Service Steering Group - Communications Working Group (CWG) - Comms Technical Sub-Group For the purposes of this AIE please consider the date range for meetings of the groups within 2023-2024
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am specifically seeking records and information related to flooding associated with the River Owenmore and its tributaries, particularly in the following townlands in South Sligo: Tunnagh, Kilshalvey, Cloonaraher, Clooncunny, Kildarganmore, Kilshalvy, and Tawnagh. (Full details enclosed)
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
The amounts and a breakdown of the costs spent on refurbishing and kitting out the office provided to Bertie Ahern following his time as Taoiseach to include an itemised amounts on how the money was spent: including crockery, furniture, plastering and any other such areas of spend. The office in question was based at Setanta Place, off Kildare Street. Any correspondence from or to or about Bertie Ahern and the cost of the office, between the years 2007 and 2011.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Records of discussions and plans regarding the nature, requirements and specification sought and proposals regarding the future accommodation, in particular for the Investigator/AP grade, for the Offices of the Ombudsman, Information Commissioner, Commissioner for Environmental Information, Commissioner for Public Service Appointments, Referendum Commissioners, since 1st January 2016. Any draft or completed documents relating to Government policy on office accommodation for civil and public servants.
- refusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am seeking details of records of Costs and nature of protection works carried out at the homes of members of the Government and Judiciary in the past five years.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Lucasfilm/Disney or any other film production company in relation to the use of OPW property for the filming of Star Wars. The correspondence can be limited to items between January 1, 2016 and November 13, 2017. Please include copies of any documents enclosed/attached to the above correspondence.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • All records (including but not limited to e-mails, letters, briefing notes, memos and reports) in relation to motor traffic access to or through the Phoenix Park between 15th June 2020 and today (9th July 2020) I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting. If you have any questions about this request please let me know via this email.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to copies of all correspondence / lobbying to and from Maurice Buckley during 2020 regarding the opening / closing of the Phoenix Park gates.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: copies of the minutes of all board (or similar authority) meetings from January 2020 to June 2020 I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I request the following records under AIE regulations please: 1. Triturus (2022). River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme otter survey 2022. Report prepared by Triturus Environmental Ltd. for Ryan Hanley. June 2022. 2. Triturus (2024b). River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme otter genetics summary report 2022-23. Report prepared by Triturus Environmental Ltd. & Bio ID Ltd. for Ryan Hanley. January 2024 3. Water Framework Directive Assessment for Blackpool FRS 2024/2025. I request the documents in digital format please.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request the following information: All correspondence between Ann Doherty (chief executive of Cork City Council) and John Sydenham at the Office of Public Works, in relation to the Save Cork City campaign, for the entire year of 2019
- Part GrantedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
All Documents relating to: Architect Design Statements, Visual Impact Appraisal & Analysis for the new (currently under construction) Court House Building at Linen Hall/Fr. Connolly Way, Drogheda, Co. Louth
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Contact between the Department and John Moran of RHH International. Please can you provide me with records (memos, emails, meeting agendas, presentations, briefing notes, etc.) pertaining to the contacts mentioned in these lobbying returns: 1. 1 Jan, 2016 to 30 Apr, 2016 - contacts with Simon Harris https://www.lobbying.ie/return/6313/rhh-international
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any policy / protocol document or guidelines your organisation has regarding the use of wearable technology (e.g., smart glasses) by staff. I am willing to agree to any change to this request which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Office of Public Works
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence relating to issues around car parks and vehicular access to Castletown House as well as protests relating to car parks/vehicular access to and from the following individuals: - Former OPW chairman Maurice Buckley; - Former Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan: - Current OPW chairman John Conlon; - Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell; - Assistant secretary general, head of heritage services at OPW Rosemary Collier; - Former Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath; - Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe. The time period involved can be limited to 1/1/2022 to 9/9/2024. I am also seeking a breakdown of all costs incurred by the OPW related to car parks/vehicular access/protests at Castletown House during the same period. These costs could include but are not limited to legal fees, estate agent fees, security costs, mediation costs,