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I wish to obtain copies of any records held by the OPW that provide details of the musical accompaniment to a particular film being shown in Kilmainham Gaol as part of the exhibits.

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under the Freedom of Information 2014 I am seeking copies of all records that relate or refer to planned development or future use of the following OPW owned sites and properties: 1. Site at Leeson Lane, Dublin 2 2. Hammond Lane, Dublin 7 I am seeking records received or generated by the OPW in the period 1 Jan 2019 to Nov 6th 2020.

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A submission made by Mr. Jim Daly, T.D. Minister of State concerning the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme.

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Copies of all correspondence between your Department and former Taoiseach Brian Cowen with regard to sitting for official portrait. Copies of all other records relating to the commissioning of an official portrait of Mr Cowen.

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I'm requesting all records of costs paid by the Office of Public Works on the former Brosna garda station, between 31 January 2013 and the date of acknowledgement of this request, including but not limited to areas such as maintenance, security etc, in electronic tabular format.

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The National Archives catalogue record No. OPW 3/1/2 is titled Drainage Reports .This section contains reports by engineers on seventy six proposed drainage schemes across Ireland. Report No. 3/1/2/40 is titled Funshinagh (Roscommon) M.B. Hewson January 1848. Unfortunately this report and the other seventy five reports have been missing from the National Archives since 1999. A request for assistance was made to the OPW archivist, to date a response has not been received. This is a request under the FOI act to get a copy of Funshinagh (Roscommon) M.B. Hewson January 1848 and any other mid nineteenth century drainage records in the Lough Funshinagh area the OPW may have. I wish to have the material in electronic form. If none are available I request to be allowed to view relevant records held at The OPW-Maynooth University Archive and Research Centre at Castletown

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Under the Access to Information on the Environmental Regulations, I wish to ask for the following records: • The latest Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA); • Copies of any assessments received from ESB, Waterways Ireland, Uisce Eireann or local authorities about risks associated with water-bearing infrastructure to feed into the PDRA; • Any briefing paper prepared by/for the National Floods Directive Co-ordination Group about the [preliminary] findings in the PDRA; • Minutes and presentations from the most recent meeting of the National Floods Directive Co-ordination Group Please exclude any emails concerning administrative matters with the meeting (e.g., setting a time, change of time, food to be served, etc). Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also contact me as early as possible where any potential refinement may be required and/or where costs are envisioned and can be reduced or eliminated through request refinement.

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I wish to make a request to the OPW under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations on the following information. All correspondence, if any, relating to the above proposed wind farm application and its grid connection route to Ballysimon. Correspondence should include but not limited to all minutes of meeting, presentations, emails and letters relating to same. There are many reasons why this development should not be sited in such close proximity to SPAs and wildfowl sanctuary. The connection route being the most immediate concern.

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In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following: Copies of any records held by the Office of Public Works related to the cost of recent renovations of the security building at the vehicle entrance to Government Buildings on Merrion Street Upper (53°20'18.7"N 6°15'12.3"W). I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting

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Please find below a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. The costs associated with the refurbishment/renovation/new installation of a security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance from Merrion Street I would like the costs to be itemised and also a total sum aggregated. My preferred record format is electronic

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record created since 1 January 2023 which 1. lists / identifies contracts placed by your department with Israeli companies, or for the supply of goods or services originating, or partially originating, in Israel, or 2. lists / identies Israeli goods already in use in your department / office.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following records: Minutes of the quarterly update meetings held between the OPW and IMMA management from 1 January 2023 to date, 2 March 2026 Correspondence between the OPW and IMMA management related to the Éirigh installation, part of the Earth Rising festival in 2022/2023 Correspondence between the OPW and IMMA management related to the Living Canvas project from 1 January 2024 to date, 2 March 2026

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following: -All correspondence between OPW and the Traffic Management Company (which works on Lime Avenue) which occurred prior to the engagement of that company by OPW, -All correspondence between OPW and the Traffic Management Company (which works on Lime Avenue) which occurred since the engagement of that company by OPW to date, -a copy of any procurement document in relation to the engagement of the above mentioned Traffic Management Company by OPW, and -a copy of all correspondence relating to the duration of the contract between OPW and the above mentioned Traffic Management Company to date.

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following regarding security companies contracted by the OPW for Castletown House: All correspondence between OPW and all security companies which were contracted by OPW at Castletown House since the sale of the lands and car- park (to a private developer) to date, A copy of any procurement document in relation to the engagement of the above mentioned security companies by OPW. A copy of all correspondence relating to the duration of the contract between OPW and the above mentioned companies to date. A copy of expected traffic numbers on Lime avenue daily.

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all correspondence between OPW and the coffee shop (Brambles) from April 2023 to the closure of the coffee shop. In particular all correspondence leading up to the closure of the coffee shop

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Could you please process my FOI request as follows :- A list of the name, grade and division of each civil servant in the Office of Public Works (OPW).

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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/details: - All communications between OPW and the owners of lands adjacent to Castletown House (M4 motorway access point entrance to Castletown House) regarding retaining access and car-parking for members of the public between January 1 2023 and the current date. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request. - Internal correspondence between all OPW officials regarding the same between the same dates

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(1) Information on Public Right of Way A copy of the approx 180-page submission to OPW from Castletown Action Group, July 2015, relating to Public Right of Way through Castletown Estate ("the submission"). Redacted if appropriate to conceal private individual's names/details A copy/evidence of OPW having forwarded the submission to the Chief State Solicitors Office subsequent to receipt A copy of any communication(s) from the Chief State Solicitor's Office on the merits of the submission, if same is not exempt from the Act under Section 42(f). If it is exempt, a copy of any OPW-held records arising from that communication. A copy of any communication(s) from the Chief State Solicitor's Office on the topic of Public Right of Way generally in/at Castletown, if same is not exempt from the Act under Section 42(f). If it is exempt, a copy of any OPW-held records arising from that communication. (2) Information on Incidents related to Staff Health and Safety at Castletown House & Demesne A spreadsheet/database of incidents of intimidation, harassment, threats made against employees of the OPW by members of the public in the period 2022 and 2023 to date. Ideally, this record would include the number of incidents, the date in which they happened, a brief line description of what was involved, and a general location of where the incident took place. (3) Information on Turnstiles installed at Castletown All records which illustrate the date, business case, cost or rationale for the installation of turnstiles to facilitate pedestrian access at the "inner gates", located at the Celbridge Main Street entrance to Castletown Estate. I believe the installation period was circa 2007

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Recent traffic/pedestrian risk assessments carried out for Lime Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge. A copy of the traffic management staff protocol for Lime Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge and the correspondence sanctioning its implementation. The correspondence sanctioning reduced Winter opening hours of Castletown House, Celbridge. The correspondence sanctioning locking the turnstile gates at the entrance to Castletown House, Celbridge.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request the following records: Correspondence, communications, minutes of meetings, notes taken at meetings and emails between the OPW and SIPTU regarding Castletown House and Demesne and/or staff who work at Castletown House and Demesne and/or access to Castletown House and Demesne by SIPTU members. Scope of request 1st April 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the recent decision to amend the opening hours of Castletown House and Demesne to between 9:30 am to 4:30pm including who made the decision, the minutes of meetings and/or any records relating to the approval of the revised opening hours. Scope of request 1st September 2023 to the date of the request. Records detailing the expenditure by the OPW on security and security measures for Castletown House and Demesne between 1st January 2023 to the date of the request. A copy of the public procurement process, a copy of all correspondence and communications to and from OPW, a copy of the contract/approved tender and all invoices paid by the OPW in relation to the engagement of a private contractor by the OPW to construct a car park on OPW lands at Castletown in or about September 2023. Scope of request: 1st May 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the engagement of an “Independent Facilitator”, Mr. Niall Quinn BL by the OPW, including the brief issued to Mr. Quinn, invoices issued by Mr. Quinn and correspondence between the OPW and Mr. Quinn incl. the terms of Mr. Quinn’s engagment. Scope of request is from 1st April 2023 to the date of the request.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request the following records: Correspondence and communications incl. emails from Deputy Frank O’Rourke to the OPW and/or Rosemary Collier in relation to allowing vehicular access to Castletown House from Celbridge Main Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Correspondence, communications, emails, minutes of meetings, reports and notes taken at meetings between Minister Kevin Moran, Deputy Frank O’Rourke and Ms. Rosemary Collier of OPW regarding Castletown House and access to Castletown House from Celbridge Main Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Correspondence, communications emails, minutes of meetings, reports, and notes taken at meetings between Rosemary Collier and Minister Kevin Moran and/or Department personnel regarding Castletown House and access to Castletown House from Celbridge Main Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Records detailing the decision not to allow vehicles to access Castletown House via Celbridge Main Street entrance/Lime Tree Avenue to include the reasons for this decision. Scope of request: 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2020.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act I request the following records: A copy of the (i) the road safety audit, (ii) the traffic management plan and (ii) health and safety risk assessment and (iv) traffic risk assessment carried out by or on behalf of the OPW in relation to the use of the Celbridge Gate and/or Lime Tree Avenue for both vehicular and pedestrian access to Castletown House and Demesne. Scope of request 1st January 2022 to date of request. A copy of the current emergency plan and/or emergency services access plan for Castletown House to include drawings showing access routes. A copy of the fire safety audit and/or fire risk analysis and/or fire safety certificate for Castletown House to incl. maps or drawings of proposed fire brigade access routes. Records detailing the cost of the conservation work carried out on Castletown House incl. in particular the cost of the window conservation work. Scope: 1st January 2022 to date of request. Records detailing approved conservation work to Castletown House with details of cost of same.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request the following records: Correspondence and communications incl. emails from Deputy Frank O’Rourke to Minister Kevin Moran and/or the Department in relation to allowing vehicular access to Castletown House from Celbridge Min Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Correspondence, communications, emails, minutes of meetings, reports and notes taken at meetings between Minister Kevin Moran, Deputy Frank O’Rourke and Ms. Rosemary Collier of OPW regarding Castletown House and access to Castletown House from Celbridge Main Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Correspondence, communications emails, minutes of meetings, reports, and notes taken at meetings between Minister Kevin Moran and/or staff in his department and the Office of Public Works regarding Castletown House and access to Castletown House from Celbridge Main Street/Lime Tree Avenue. Records detailing the decision not to allow vehicles to access Castletown House via Celbridge Main Street entrance/Lime Tree Avenue to include the reasons for this decision.

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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 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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I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: 1. Records of deer culls carried out in Doneraile Park, Cork during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, to include the date of the cull, the number and type of deer culled on each date, the sex of those deer, the revenue generated through the sale of carcasses from each cull, the purchasers of the carcasses, the name of the sniper engaged to carry out the culls 2. Records showing the number of deer in the herd at Doneraile Park at the end of each of the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 3. Records showing the number of deer in the herd at Doneraile Park that died in road accidents or in other circumstances during 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 4. The total amount paid to snipers to carry out deer culls in Doneraile Park in each of the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 - or a cumulative figure for the four years in case of commercial sensitivity

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Could you tell me the following details under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 The number of persons that visited each heritage centre under the control of the OPW in the years 2018 and the first half of 2019 in tabular form

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I would like to request the cost to the Office of Public Works of all works carried out at the Knock Shrine for the Pope’s visit last month.

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Withheld

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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 Áras an Uachtaráin between January 1 and the present date.

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N/A

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Under the AIE Regs to request copies of 1) all Section 50s granted 2) all Section 50s refused 3) all Section 9s granted 4) all Section 9s refused 5) all Section 47s granted 6) all Section 47s refused Please include the initial Application Form AND the OPW documents granting/ refusing the consent For the purposes if this AIE, please consider the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 to date For the purposes of this AIE, active disclosure via publication of consents on gov.ie or similar will suffice https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/957aa7-consent-requirements-constructionalteration-of-watercourse-infrastru/

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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. If you need to clarify anything in this request, please contact me via email, I am happy to discuss a refinement of this request or to have it dealt with administratively and outside of FOI.

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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 offices and buildings that are maintained by the OPW and the annual cost of maintenance for 2014, 2015 and 2016

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The terms and conditions of the planning application for the Mast at Buncrana Garda Station The terms and conditions of the planning granted for the mast at Buncrana Garda Station The terms and conditions of the license for the Mast Buncrana Garda Station The terms and conditions of contract granting 1st -8th Mobile Phone Antenna The terms and conditions of the license for the 1st -8th Mobile Phone Antenna

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I wish to make an AIE request as follows. The OPW operates a telecommunications structure within the grounds of the Gort Garda Station, Barrack Street, Gort, County Galway (“the Garda Station mast”). I wish to receive the following information: 1. Details, including all correspondence with telecommunications operators and their agents regarding the possible use of the Garda Station mast. 2. Any structural surveys regarding the condition of the Garda Station mast, in particular with regard to its structural stability and ability to accommodate additional antenna. The time period for the request at No. 1 and 2 is from 1 January 2020 to date. Please also confirm whether there is any available space on the Garda Station mast to accommodate any additional telecommunications operators.

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I would like to request the following records under AIE regulations please: I would like to request the following information under AIE regulations please: 1. Copies of the further information forwarded by the Office of Public Works to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the River Bride Drainage Scheme also known as the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme. The further information is referenced by Minister Patrick O’Donovan in an exchange with Colm Burke TD on the 20th of October 2022. Please see attached screengrab for details. I would like to to receive the documents in digital format please.

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I request the following records Re: Dromaneen Castle, Mallow, Co. Cork. National Monument No. 339 which is sited on my farm lands. 1. All records pertaining to decision of OPW Mallow to direct that a farm shed attached to a bawn wall at Dromaneen Castle be taken down as a portion of the bawn wall had fallen in 2012. 2. All records confirming that OPW Staff from Mallow assisted with the removal off site of timbers from the shed. 3. All records pertaining to commitment given to me by OPW Mallow that I would receive compensation for the loss of the shed. 4. All records pertaining to decision of OPW Mallow to subsequently refuse to compensate me for the loss of the shed. 5. All records pertaining to decision of OPW National Monuments Section, Co. Mayo to confirm that compensation not be given to me as agreed by OPW Mallow. 6. Any other records held by the OPW in relation to me or my lands at Dromineen, Mallow.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of information regarding the number of times pest control has been called to OPW sites between 1 January 2018 and the present date, including the names of each site where pest control was called and the reasons why pest control was called on each occasion.

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Details of communications and meetings between OPW and the 15 boatmen who held permits to land passengers on Skellig rock during the 2018 season that relate to the establishment of an association to act as a single contact point for the OPW in relation to landing passengers on Skellig Michael. The time period during which we request to see details is from the date that permits to land on Skellig in 2018 expired, probably 30th Sept 2018, and 21st January 2019. The details we request are: •date of communication or meeting •form of communication (phone call, letter, email, meeting) •name(s) of OPW staff responsible for the communication or meeting •purpose of communication or meeting • the number of permit holders for the 2018 season included in the communication or present at the meeting • copies of any agenda for the communication or meeting

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I would like to request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 the following records: The diaries of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Work, Patrick O'Donovan for the period from the formation of the government in 2020 until present. I would like to request the Travel and Subsistence Expenses Summary for the same minister for the year 2023 year to date.

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In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the 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 construction of an external structure/portico/projects in progress at Killaloe Garda Station. 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 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.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held in the email accounts or mobile phones of the following individuals referring or relating to the provision of a bike shelter in Leinster House: a/ John Conlon, b/ Patrick O'Donovan, c/ Kieran O'Donnell. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2024 to date of receipt. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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As you may be aware the land surrounding Castletown House (OPW) was bought by a private company in 2023. Reports from the OPW indicated that in September 2023 a "cease and desist order" was issued by the new land owner in relation to the main vehicular entrance at the M4 interchange. This meant that the OPW could no longer avail of the entrance and car park for visitors and staff. In keeping with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would be very grateful if you could release the following information please: The monthly cost of the scaffolding and construction equipment that has remained at the front of the house since September 2023. OPW reports suggest that this equipment has not been used since then. In October 2023 the OPW employed a Traffic Management (TM) company to be stationed at the Lime Avenue pedestrian entrance. I would be very grateful to obtain the monthly cost of TM

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To whom it may concern, I hereby submit a FOI Request for the tender documents and all associated documents relating to the security pavilion as outlined in: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/9d5d0-opw-statement-on-the-security-pavilion-at-government-buildings/

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All records relating to traffic in the Phoenix Park from July 15th 2022 until August 4th 2022 I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the general weekly reports on the Skelligs in the period 1 April 2023 to date of receipt of request. For avoidance of doubt, it is the same type of weekly reports that were released to me on 14 Feb 2022 by Jacqueline McHale where I sought records relating to drone sightings.

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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 proposed publication and/or publication of a report by Deloitte into the Leinster House bicycle shelter project. This request to cover the period 1 April 2025 to date. 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. 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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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a database/spreadsheet/record of all residential property owned by the OPW that is leased to staff or other persons. This data to be broken down by location and the annual amount in rent paid for each residential unit or property. - a copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, Q&As or briefings prepared for the minister or the chairman with regard to the rental of OPW-owned accommodation in the Phoenix Park to staff (or other persons) for below market rates. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records which I believe to be held by Department: A copy of correspondence between Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Minister Kevin Boxer Moran (including responses) since January 1st.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all internal audits completed in 2023 and 2024. 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). REVISED REQUEST I would be happy to refine it to these five: Review of License Fee Management Review of Heritage Database Review of Per Cent for Art Review of Procurement In Intermediate Projects Review of Technical Advisory Services