Office of Public Works

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ICT Questionnaire

Office of Public Works

Under the foi 204 act I am seeking the following records All correspondence between 2017 to 2025 between the OPW and the national gallery of ireland regarding the €124k x-ray and the development of a room within the gallery to hold the x-ray

Office of Public Works

Under the 2014 FOI act can I get the following: Can I receive all the minutes of the OPW and Insurance Ireland working group from January 2023 to present.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records to cover the period 1 January 2025-present: Minutes of any meetings of the Flood Policy Coordination Group; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for, and/or presented at, any Coordination Group meetings; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for the Coordination Group about damages caused by any storms in 2025 to date; Minutes of any meetings of the OPW-Insurance Ireland Memorandum of Understanding Working Group; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for and/or presented at any OPW-Insurance Ireland Working Group meetings Please exclude any emails concerning administrative matters with the meeting (e.g., setting a time, change of time, food to be served, etc).

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking all records held by your organisation relating to the exhumation of Private George Duff Chalmers (2nd Battalion, Royal Scots), whose remains were exhumed at Drumbaun, Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare, on or around 10 June 2021. In particular, I am requesting: 1. All records identifying the individual(s), organisation(s), agency or authority who requested or initiated the exhumation. 2. All correspondence, emails, letters, internal memos, meeting notes, file notes, applications, authorisations or permits connected to the exhumation. 3. All records relating to the decision-making process, including communications with the family, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Clare County Council, the Office of Public Works (OPW), or any other bodies. 4. Any records stating the legal or administrative basis for authorising the exhumation. For clarity, the primary purpose of this request is to determine who requested or authorised the exhumation of Pvt. Chalmers' remains. I request to receive the records electronically, preferably by email

Office of Public Works

Under Freedom of Information legislation please may I have a copy of all the quotes for services to be provided and/or invoices supplied to the Department for the planned celebrations at Dublin Castle for the referenda results on March 9th 2024? This would include the booked performers e.g. Panti Bliss, stage provided, sound system etc. Please may also have a copy of all invoices which were paid by the Department for this event.

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I'd like to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: i) Records of deer culls in Phoenix Park during 2021, 2022 and 2023, to include the date of the cull, the number and type of deer culled, revenue generated through the sale of carcasses from each cull, the purchaser of the carcasses, and the name of the sniper(s) engaged to carry out each cull. ii) Records of the current stock of deer in Phoenix Park, and the stock of deer in Phoenix Park at the beginning of 2021. iii) Records relating to deer that died in road accidents or in other circumstances during 2021, 2022 and 2023. iv) The total amount paid to snipers for carrying out deer culls in Phoenix Park during 2021, 2022, 2023 - a cumulative figure in order to negate any concerns regarding commercial sensitivity.

Office of Public Works

Dear Sir/Madam, under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: 1. Details of the tender process engaged in and agreed upon for a bike shed constructed at Leinster House in 2023 at a cost €335,000? 2. Minutes of the meeting upon which this contract was agreed upon? 3. A list of the civil servants, and ministers involved in this process?

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Re: Statutory Consultation, Proposed Cashen Estuary Pump Infrastructure for the Feale OPW Arterial Drainage scheme as published on 27 May 2022. I refer to the above and confirm that I am the Chairperson of a local committee representing the views/concerns of some farmers/householders/business people in the affected area of the proposed drainage scheme. I also confirm that our committee made a submission to the OPW by the due date of 8/7/22. I now request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, copies of all submissions/observations made to the OPW concerning the proposed scheme by any group or organisation including: 1 Bird Watch Ireland 2 Friends of the Earth 3 NPWS 4 The Department of the Environment 5 Any other submissions I also request confirmation of the date of these submissions and the date they were received in the Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act: The Design Flood Level that was used in the application by Kerry County Council and/or its consultants/agents in establishing the design soffit level of the road bridge. The information supplied should include a copy of any report prepared to support the calculations. A copy of the consent issued to Kerry Co Co by the OPW.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - details of the amount of money spent by the OPW on providing security at the homes of members of the Oireachtas. This request to cover the period 1 January 2014 to date of receipt of the request. To be clear, I am not seeking the identity of the Oireachtas member or the location of the work. I am only seeking an identifier like Oireachtas Member 1 with an indication of how much was spent on security measures at their homes during the time frame involved. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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‘I request the following information from the Office of Public Works (OPW), under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment) Regulations 2007 to 2018, records of all submissions received for the public consultation held between July 5th 2023 and August 16th 2023 on the proposed Keel River (Lough Carra/Mask Complex SAC) enhancement works at Knocknakillew, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.’

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I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information act. The application is for all records concerning the OPW's recent purchase of artworks from RTE. I would like this to include any correspondence with Sotheby's.

Office of Public Works

All records exchanged between the joint receivers, the joint agents, NAMA, and/or CIE relating to the selection of the preferred bidder of the development site at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, in the period from the Bid Date of 7 April 2016 to 31 May 2016. The criteria used in selecting the successful bidder in respect of the development site at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, including any weightings applied to the criteria. The evidence submitted by the successful bidder with its bid in or around 7 April 2016 in respect of funding available to the successful bidder to allow it complete the transaction. All drafts of any reports or other records exchanged between the joint agents to the joint receivers, NAMA or CIE which include recommendations as to which bidder should be successful. All records that refer to other bidders and/or their funders submitted by or on behalf of the successful bidder to the joint agents or the joint receivers in respect of the development site at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, in the period from the Bid Date of 7 April 2016 to 31 May 2016. All information pertaining to compliance of the sale of the site at Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 with the requirements of section 172 of the National Asset Management Agency Act 2009. I accept that all information related to pricing of the bids can be redacted.

Office of Public Works

Copies of any correspondence or internal memos about the cost to the State of the facilities acquired/leased/licensed at Dublin Port and Rosslare Port - or in the environs of the port - and at Dublin Airport for facilities to accommodate State agencies to deal with preparations around a possible no-deal exit by the UK from the EU

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I request the following records .Results for Request for Tender RFT OPW19000021T,OPW19000022T ,OPW19000024T, OPW19000026T, OPW19000027T OPW19000028T OPW19000029T

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I would like a copy of all correspondence related to flooding between the OPW and Roscommon County Council over the last 12 months.

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I refer to the earlier very successful visit of the Prince of Wales and party to the city of Kilkenny, today. During that visit, A flag of unknown entity flew from Kilkenny Castle; As the OPW is the custodian of Kilkenny Castle for the people of this State, I seek all records in all formats concerning the decision to fly this flag above Kilkenny castle on this day , to include any related internal OPW correspondence and correspondence between other state bodies and or any other entities, or individuals; plus any documents that would identify the seigneurial significance of this Flag, the provenance and indeed the ownership of this flag, and ultimately who made the decision to fly this flag. Plus, I seek any documents etc that may explain why the tricolour of this State was not flown on this significant event. In short, I feel all information and related documents and correspondence concerning, ‘that flag”.

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Copies of all correspondence to/from OPW in relation to the installation of a new printer for the Houses of the Oireachtas, structural works to accommodate the machine and other works carried out on Kildare House. The building works include work carried ou tas a direct result of the installation of the printer at a cost of around €229,000 excluding VAT. A report by the clerk of the Dáil also said that the OPW took the opportunity to carry out "necessary works on the fabric of the building while the contractor was on site and access was available" at a cost of around €195,000. I am also seeking a detailed breakdown of all of the work that was carried out as well as full details of the costs so far and any outstanding sums. The records should include copies of all attachments to emails or documents enclosed with letters.

Office of Public Works

Could you please provide me with the following: • The total number of deer culled by, or at the request of, the OPW in the Phoenix Park for the years 2008-2018; • All documents, studies, and communications on alternative methods of controlling the deer population.

Office of Public Works

All correspondence to and from the Office of Public Works and Galway City Council, (including its chief executive and directors of services) between Wednesday, December 27, 2017 and Wednesday, January 10, 2018 inclusive in relation to weather

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(1) Records created after 1 January 2017 related to the search function on the Iris Oifigiuil website, including copies of complaints and queries from the public referencing same, minutes to departmental and board meetings and communications between Iris Oifigiuil and the Department of Finance.

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1. All records itemising the costs associated with relocating the Department of Health to the Meisen Plaza, from January 1 to date. 2. Emails, memos and records that refer to the costs associated with the the relocation from January 1 to date. 3. An itemised inventory of the furniture, fixtures and fittings of the new premises to be occupied. 4. Details of any special requests for facilities/services made by staff, again from January 1 to date.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence with former taoisigh Brian Cowen or Enda Kenny regarding their official portraits since the start of 2017. I also wish to request, under FoI, any correspondence with former cinn comhairle John O'Donoghue, Seamus Kirk and Sean Barrett since the start of 2017 regarding their official portraits. I also wish to request, under FoI, any correspondence with the Department of Taoiseach regarding portraits for former taoisigh or cinn comhairle since the start of 2017. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to any details of payments to artists or correspondence with artists regarding portraits of cinn comhairle or former taoisigh since the start of 2017.

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• Details of all payments made by the Department to staff or former staff who have made claims against the Department through the courts, Workplace Relations Commission or Employment Appeals Tribunals in each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and to date in 2017. • Please provide a breakdown of the payments ordered by the individual authorities - ie the High Court, Circuit Court District Cort, WRC, EATs etc. • Please provide a breakdown of the reason for the claims and resulting payments eg. assault, sexual harrassment, bullying personal injury etc. • Details of the legal fees paid by the Department in relation to claims made by former or current staff in the same years. • Please provide a breakdown that includes the name of the solicitors/law firms used in the Department's defence and the sums paid to them.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me all internal and external correspondence from January 1 to today’s date regarding the closing and reopening of gates in Phoenix Park to traffic. Please also send me the minutes of any meetings on the subject during the same time period.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. Please provide a copy of all records and correspondence from 1 April 2020 to the date of this request relating to the management of vehicular traffic within the Phoenix Park.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the decision to reopen all but one of the gates in the Phoenix Park to vehicular traffic This request to cover the period of 6th June to the date of receipt of this request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act, 2014, I wish to request the following records: • A copy of all records relating to the decision to reopen all of the perimeter gates of Dublin’s Phoenix Park, with the exception of Knockmaroon Gate, from June 1 to present. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices. For example, WhatsApp groups etc.

Office of Public Works

We would like a copy of information relating to the results of the recent e-tender competition for the “Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancy Tender Submission for National Concert Hall Complex Redevelopment Programme, Earlsfort Terrace” (Lot Number 2018/S 248-573577). We would like: 1. A copy of the successful Tenderer’s (DBFL) Quality Assessment submission answers; and 2. Full disclosure of the successful Tenderer’s (DBFL) fixed price lump sum fees for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3.

Office of Public Works

I request the following records under AIE regulations please: All minutes, notes, emails and other records relating to the meeting referenced in the attached press release. Please note that I am a Blackpool resident directly impacted by a proposed flood scheme discussed at this meeting. Minister O’Donovan Visiting Cork City and County 7th February 2023

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the report referred to in the image attached. This is an extract from a valuation report for the properties at 91- 93 Merrion Square [FOI 1-1-1623 refers] I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I seek under the FOI Acts and Data Protection Acts and otherwise copies of my employment records from the Office of Public Works, Jonathan Swift Street, Trim Co. Meath C15 NX 36 I direct them to be sent to my solicitor Caroline Foran, 23 Rock Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the FOI Act. Please send me copies, in a digital format, of park ranger incident report logs relating to deer in Phoenix Park in 2021 and so far in 2022.

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information. Please provide all correspondence, documents, letters, emails, drawings, minutes of meetings concerning any plans to use paths, walkways, lay-bys or other ancillary works close to Lime Avenue, Castletown demesne. Please provide all internal and external information available, from the 1st January 2024 to the present date.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access any record which is a formal delegation of a function or functions by the head of your body under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and which is currently in force. I am not seeking past / revoked / lapsed instruments of delegation.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I hereby request access to the following records: Records detailing the properties owned by the Linders Group (or any company, partnership or individual related to such group), which are leased to public bodies including, where available, (i) addresses, (ii) rental payments and (iii) BER ratings; Records relating to Uisce Éireann’s current lease of Colvill House including any proposals from or to Uisce Éireann to remain in Colvill House beyond the expiry of its current lease (including lease extension options and/or retrofit initiatives). Records relating to proposals/tenders issued by lessors/landlords/developers in connection with Uisce Éireann’s potential move to new premises, including the names of such landlords and the locations of the proposed premises; Records relating to current BER and other relevant environmental/energy ratings of Colvill House and whether such current ratings are consistent with Government environmental policies and environmental/energy legal obligations; Records relating to any representations made by public officials, including but not limited to TDs and Government Ministers, to the OPW in connection with (i) any current proposals for Colvill House and/or (ii) any proposed relocation to alternative/successor premises; Records of any meetings and/or discussions between the OPW and representatives of the Linders Group (or any company, partnership or individuals related to such Group) in the past five years. Records of any meetings and/or discussions between Government Ministers and/or staff members in Government Departments or other State Agencies with the OPW in respect of Uisce Éireann’s current lease at Colvill House. Records relating to Government and OPW policies and strategies to secure better BER ratings and details of those properties which currently do not meet targeted/required BER ratings; Records relating to any OPW decisions or recommendations on Uisce Éireann’s current lease at Colvill House; or on prospective new commercial premises to which Uisce Éireann may move following the termination/expiry of their current lease at Colvill House, including the location and BER ratings for such premises. With regard to the references above to the Linders Group, this means (i) any entities within the Linders Group, including but not limited to Fontbay Limited, Treeport Limited, Linders of Smithfield Limited, Quadrant Engineers Limited, Equiside Limited, Equipoint Limited, Blanchardstown Investments Limited, Helmview Limited, Antler Properties Limited, C&F Quadrant Limited, Linders of Chapelizod Limited, Linders Finglas Turvey Limited, PJN Properties Limited, Lemonbrook Limited, Top Slope Limited, Condorvale Limited and any other companies or partnerships directly or indirectly controlled by the Linders Group or any of the foregoing companies and (ii) any senior executives linked to the Linders Group, including but not limited to Linders

Office of Public Works

I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Children on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of the Taoiseach on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Housing on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. For the purposes of narrowing the scope of the request the following search terms can be used: 1. Delay/s 2. Objection/s 3. Challenge/s 4. Cost 5. Planning 6. Infrastructure 7. Pressure 8. Problem/s 9. Construction 10. Build Please provide full email threads in instances where the search term only appears in one of the emails found. The time period involved can be limited to 14/10/2022 to 17/1/2023.

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rI owuotiunled mlikaei nttoe npaunt cine alo fgrese udnormel aotfe din ftoor fmirea toiorn l ifree qsuaefestty f.or the information below. I believe they are in the public interest. 1. All costs incurred so far as a result of improvements to Dublin Castle ahead of Ireland hosting the EU Presidency plus any briefing note which outlines the projected costs upon completion of upgrades.

Office of Public Works

I am seeking copies of records I believe are held by your office, under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts. I am seeking copies of any internal briefing documents or position papers where the possibility of compulsorily purchasing properties that are prone to flooding is discussed or suggested, since 2020.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to the following records relating to the recently constructed junction at Ashtown Gate, Phoenix Park: Approved design drawings for the junction and traffic islands. Road Safety Audit reports (Stage 1–4, if applicable). Works completion certificates and commissioning sign-off documents. Records showing the date the junction was opened to live traffic. Snag lists or outstanding works schedules at the time of opening. Inspection and maintenance records from the date of installation to present. Records of any reported incidents or complaints relating to the traffic island.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to - copies of any representations received by your organisation recommending / asking that you close your account on X (formerly Twitter), and copies of any internal notes, memoranda, position papers, submissions, recommendations, or any other record dealing with the issue of continued use, or discontinuation of use, of X.

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Under FOI to request the following 1) National Flood Forecasting & Warning Service Steering Group - agendas, minutes and related meeting presentations or reports provided to or by the Group since established 2) Any minutes, agendas or reports/presentations to/from the related Flood Forecasting Communications Working Group since it was established

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Lough Funshinagh in County Roscommon is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (Site Code – 000611) under the EU Habitats Directive. I request all correspondence, including internal memoranda and written communications generated by, or received by the Office of Public Works (OPW) (excluding the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (OPW) Patrick O’ Donovan TD, and his office) concerning: • The designation/status of Lough Funshinagh as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). • In the period from 1 May 2022 to the date of this request.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Copies of all Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme Steering Group minutes and progress reports. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Please provide the pre-demolition asbestos report relating to Scoil Bhride, Ballyroan, Co Laois. Please also provide any other relevant documents, correspondence or meeting notes regarding asbestos surveys before during or after demolition and construction work. Planning permission for the demolition and construction was granted in 2013 with Laois County Council Planning Reference 13347. Demolition work commenced in January 2017.

Office of Public Works

Under the freedom of information Act 2014 we wish to enquire how many tender requests have been sent out from the Health & Safety Unit of the OPW for asbestos surveys and asbestos airmonitoring for projects since 1/9/2019 to-date. We would also like to know the names of the consultantancy companies that were requested to tender for each. We are on the OPW approved list of asbestos consultants and are concerned at the lack of tenders that are being sent to us for quotations.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the valuation report or valuation reports prepared regarding purchase of the properties at 91-93 Merrion Square. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information acts, I wish to receive the following information which I believe to be in your records: 1. All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe over capital projects which may be affected by the National Childrens hospital cost overruns since July 1 2018. 2. All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Health Minister Simon Harris on the same subject since July 1 2018. 3. All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and the Department of the Taoiseach on the same subject since July 1 2018. 4. All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and all other Government departments on the same subject since July 1 2018. 5. All correspondence within the Office of Public Works on the same subject since July 1 2018.

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I am requesting documents from the OPW with the terms and conditions under which the OPW took stewardship of the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, in 1991. The documents should include the terms which were referenced in a Dáil Debate about the Iveagh Gardens in 2009 by Deputy Martin Manseragh who was the Minister at the time.