Office of Public Works
FOI Requests — 1,445 records (page 11 of 29)
- Received 24 March 2021Decided 23 April 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following :Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and the national parks and Wildlife service regarding Lough Funshinagh in County Roscommon between January 1st 2021 and to date (March 24th)? Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Roscommon County Council regarding Lough Funshinagh in County Roscommon between January 1st 2021 and to date ( March 24th)?Minutes of any meeting held by OPW officials regarding Lough Funshinagh in County Roscommon between January 1st 2021 and to date ( March 24th)?I would like to receive this information electronically, and in its original formatting if possible.
- Received 24 March 2021Decided 23 April 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act 2014) for copies of all records in the Department/Office pertaining to the Centre Culturel d’Irelande/Irish College Paris, including (but not restricted to):-any correspondence of the Minister or officials sent to or received from the Board or management of the CCIany correspondence of the Minister or officials sent to or received from any other Minister, Department, Agency or person in relation to the governance, operations, finances, or any other matter pertaining to the CCIAll evaluations or performance reviews of the CCI relating to its mission. all records pertaining to financial support (capital funding) in relation to the CCI - to include applications, assessments, consultations, consideration and notifications in respect of maintenance, renewal, improvements, development or any other purpose at the CCI.all records relating to financial support (current funding) for the CCI to include applications, assessment procedures, consolation processes, consideration and notifications in respect of programmes, events or any other purpose at the CCI.all records relating to appointments of the Chair and Directors, the authorised staffing complement, the recruitment and/or remuneration of staff at the CC1. This request is to include all records whether in manuscript, printed or in electronic format. In order to reduce the volume of material, this request refers only to the period between 1 January, 2015 and the request date. I would be satisfied to receive the requested material by electronic transmission.
- Received 23 February 2021Decided 21 April 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details:- All records or minutes of meetings between representatives of the OPW, representatives of An Garda Siochana, and the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, in both 2015 and 2016 would request that this information be provided in digital format, although if this is not possible any other format is also acceptable.
- Received 9 February 2021Decided 15 April 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to make a request under Access to Information on the Environment rules. I am looking for all documentation in relation to works undertaken by the OPW along the Groody River in Co. Limierck in 2020, as well as its tributaries, during that period. This should include emails, photographs, minutes of meetings, reports including (but not confined to) Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement and/or surveys for protected species, alien invasive species etc. I am also looking for any consultation with statutory consultees, particularly the Department of Culture and Heritage (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Inland Fisheries Ireland, which were undertaken before, during or after the works
- Received 12 March 2021Decided 12 April 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following information:All board minutes for 2021 so farA list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid so far in 2021 for services carried out on behalf of this public body, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried outI would prefer to receive this information electronically
- Received 25 March 2021Decided 12 April 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all internal and external correspondence since 2019, including memos / reports / contracts, regarding plans for the Per Cent for Art scheme for Leinster House.
- Received 21 January 2021Decided 6 April 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to make a request under Freedom of Information rules. I am looking for all documentation in relation to works undertaken by the OPW along the Nenagh River in Co. Tipperary in 2020, as well as its tributaries, including the Dolla River, during that period. This should include emails, photographs, minutes of meetings, reports including (but not confined to) Environmental Impact Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Appropriate Assessment Screening and Natura Impact Statement and/or surveys for protected species, alien invasive species etc. I am also looking for any consultation with statutory consultees, particularly the Department of Culture and Heritage (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and Inland Fisheries Ireland, which were undertaken before, during or after the works.
- Received 1 March 2021Decided 3 April 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to make a request of the Office of Public Works under the European Communities (Access to Information on the Environment Regulations) 2007 to 2014.I am seeking information regarding recent works/alterations to the banks of the River Blackwater upstream of Navan, Co. Meath, which were the subject of a previous AIE request that was granted
- Received 1 March 2021Decided 30 March 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Please would you supply the following information for the above named scheme. under the Access to Information on the Environment regulations. 1. Dunkellin FRS - Progress Report (June 2020) 2. Expenditure to date 3. Estimated Completion date
- Received 26 February 2021Decided 29 March 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
This is a request for information under the 2014Freedom of Information Act.Please provide records, and correspondence between the Office of Public Worksand the Department of Public Expenditure and the Data Protection Commission(DPC), that relate to business cases and specification of office accommodationand equipment for the DPC. I would be grateful if you could provide responses in electronic form.
- Received 1 March 2021Decided 24 March 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the failure of the Fermoy flood relief scheme. This request to cover the period 1 January 2021 to date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 15 March 2021Decided 24 March 2021Handled outside of FOIOffice of Public Works
I would like to request the following documents under the Access to Information on the Environment regulations please. All documents, photographs and diagrams from the Channel and Structure Cross Sectional Survey of the River Bride, Blackpool carried out by Maltby Land Surveys in 2007 as part of the Lee Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study. I would like these in digital format please.
- Received 12 March 2021Decided 22 March 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following information:All board minutes for 2021 so farA list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid so far in 2021 for services carried out on behalf of this public body, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out. I would prefer to receive this information electronically
- Received 5 February 2021Decided 5 March 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of the amount spent by OPW on the provision of security to the private homes of officeholders in the years 2016 to 2020. I am only seeking an overall figure for each year (along with an overall number of properties on which work was carried out). I do not believe release of this information could under any circumstances be used to identify any individual or property, and is therefore not exempt under the FOI Act.
- Received 4 February 2021Decided 26 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request the following information under access to information on the environment regulations • Any environmental reports, studies and / or surveys relating to the state of the elements of the environment associated with the Central Mental Hospital Site in Dundrum which have been provided to the Land Development Agency • Details of any agreements in development, in draft format or in place with the Land Development Agency or any other parties in relation to the development proposed by the Land Development Agency at the Central Mental Hospital Site in Dundrum (the Development) • Minutes of any meetings held with the Land Development Agency between 1st Jan 2018 and 3rd Feb 2021 at which the Development was discussed. Please provide the information in electronic format
- Received 15 February 2021Decided 23 February 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I hereby request copies of all records held referring or relating to all communications between ABO WIND IRELAND LTD and the Office of Public Works in relation to a proposed Windfarm on Kilranelagh Hill. I am seeking all such records for the period 1st November 2019 to date of receipt of the request.
- Received 21 January 2021Decided 17 February 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to apply under the freedom of information act for the following information 1. The total amount of money spent by the OPW on radio/television/film production in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. e.g. for programmes/content, such as Great Irish Interiors 2. Communications (emails) between the OPW and RTÉ in relation to Great Irish Interiors 3. Total spend on Great Irish Interiors by OPW.
- Received 18 January 2021Decided 15 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request the following records which I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: 1. The details of vandalism incidents at historic sites reported to the OPW. 2. The amount spent on repair costs for these incidents. 3. Details of occasions of unauthorised access to historic sites where gardai were alerted. 4. The amount of locations visited by the OPW for art audit checks. This should include all data from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020.
- Received 18 January 2021Decided 15 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with Section 7 of the above mentioned Act, I wish to request the following records which I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: 1. The details of vandalism incidents at historic sites reported to the OPW. 2. The amount spent on repair costs for these incidents. 3. Details of occasions of unauthorised access to historic sites where gardai were alerted. 4. The amount of locations visited by the OPW for art audit checks. This should include all data from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 18 January 2021Decided 15 February 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with Section 7 of the above mentioned Act, I wish to request the following records which I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: 1. The details of vandalism incidents at historic sites reported to the OPW. 2. The amount spent on repair costs for these incidents. 3. Details of occasions of unauthorised access to historic sites where gardai were alerted. 4. The amount of locations visited by the OPW for art audit checks. This should include all data from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 15 January 2021Decided 12 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I’m requesting to be furnished with, All “Records and correspondences In relating to Meelick Park, Ballyvolane Cork , And its Flooding issues of the Amenity Park Within Meelick Park according to, Padraig O'Sullivan TD Cork , he advised he raised these issues with your department of the OPW on the 8 Sep 2020 your Ref : C/ CE – 2020/219 and with, (Mr Patrick O Donovan TD of the OPW ) and he advised your department stated according" to Mr Padraig O Sullivan TD Cork the OPW would fund this issue of flooding within the Amenity Park of Meelick Park, To the tune of 90% of the cost to rectify this issue it's all of these Records and Correspondences With (Patrick O Sullivan TD of the OPW ), and Padraig O'Sullivan TD Cork, or Any or all” other Records and Correspondences I’m requesting in being furnished with Meelick Park Amenity Park issues of Flooding and the Ballyhooley Road adjacent to Meelick park , Flooding issues on the Main Road, .> Road No –R614
- Received 15 January 2021Decided 12 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
DETAILS OF REQUEST Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. A copy of all audits completed by the internal audit division in 2020.
- Received 15 January 2021Decided 12 February 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. All records, and reports, related to the purchase of Unit 153 Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co Clare by the OPW, which was approved in August 2020. 2. A copy of the FRM report on the purchase of Unit 153 Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co Clare by the OPW.
- Received 8 February 2021Decided 11 February 2021Handled outside of FOIOffice of Public Works
I request the following document under AIE regulations please: The original report authored by the Engineer, OPW, South West Region Maintenance into the flooding of Blackpool on the 28th June 2012. The original report was written on the 4th of July. It was amended on the 10th. The amended report is attached. I would like to receive the report digitally please.
- Received 13 January 2021Decided 9 February 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
I seek the following documents under AIE regulations. Enforcement notices (including relevant correspondence) issued to Cork City Council by the Office of Public Works in relation to the following non-compliant structures (Under section 50 of the Arterial Drainage Act): 1. The Trash screen formerly located in the River Bride, Blackpool Retail Park, Brothers Delaney Rd culvert (installed 2003, removed 2014) 2. The Trash screens formerly located in the River Bride at the Orchard Court pedestrian bridge, Blackpool (installed between 2002 and 2014) Any response from Cork City Council to the OPW in relation to these structures. I would like to receive the documents via electronic transfer.
- Received 8 January 2021Decided 3 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to ascertain under Access to Information on the Environment Regulations the following facts: Did Roscommon County Council, the roads authority or agents appointed by the authority, consult with the OPW with regard to the proposed N61 Knockcroghery to Ballymurray Road Project by way of public consultation with respect of the above Roads Project? I note that the OPW has indicated 5 recurring flood events in the overall Study Area and 2 recurring flood events on the actual line of the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor C3. Therefore, it is considered that it would stand to reason that the authority would have consulted with you as a prescribed body, accordingly. If the authority or agents thereof did consult with the OPW regarding this particular roads project, please furnish me with all correspondence in your records, pertaining to the various consultation phases regarding same and also please furnish me with all records of replies given to the roads authority or agents thereof, by the OPW.
- Received 5 January 2021Decided 2 February 2021RefusedOffice of Public Works
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records:Details of all work carried out by the OPW or sub-contractors to modify the Oireachtas Printing Facility including but not limited to building and electrical work. The records should include details of the reason for the work carried out and the cost of each job. The time period can be limited to between September 30 2020 and January 5, 2021.
- Received 11 January 2021Decided 1 February 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am writing to you with a Freedom of Information request, as allowed for under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.It would be appreciated if you could provide me with:1)The cost of external consultants for all OPW projects both flooding and non-flooding in each of the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.
- Received 12 January 2021Decided 29 January 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking the following information:1) All correspondence from members of the public to the Office of Public Works between March 20th - December 31st 2020 regarding the use of/restrictions on cars and car parking in Phoenix Park during the pandemic2) All correspondence between cycling and environmental groups, the OPW, and the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, regarding cars in public parks from September 1st-December 31st 2020I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting, sent to this email
- Received 19 January 2021Decided 28 January 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request the following data under freedom of information act 2014: 1. Number of engineering staff in your organisation who were paid or reimbursed either in part or full their annual membership fees for Engineers Ireland for the years 2018 and 2019. 2. A list of all and any other professional subscriptions or membership fees (broken down by name of institution, and staff grade and number of each separately) either paid or reimbursed, party or fully, during 2018 and 2019. Please provide the data in digital/electronic excel or original digital formatting
- Received 4 January 2021Decided 27 January 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:- aspreadsheet/databaseof incidents of intimidation, harassment, threats made against employees of the OPW by members of the public in the period 2019 to date in 2020. Ideally, this record would include the number of incidents, the month or year in which they happened, a brief line description of what was involved, and ageneral location of the country for where the incident took place.I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 31 December 2020Decided 26 January 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request: • The total number of deer killed during culls in the Phoenix Park in (i) 2019 and (ii) 2020 • The total number of deer culls conducted in Phoenix Park in (i) 2019 and (ii) 2020 • A copy of all documents that relate to these culls, to include information on how the culls were conducted, how the carcasses were disposed of, etc. I would like to request the information by email.
- Received 22 December 2020Decided 21 January 2021Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information 2014 for copies of all records that relate or refer to planned development or future use of the former garda station in Stradone, Co Cavan. (Please note that I have slightly modified the period from the previous request made in November).. I am seeking records received or generated by the OPW in the period 1 Jan 2019 to Dec 22nd 2020.
- Received 21 December 2020Decided 20 January 2021GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am seeking the following under the Freedom of Information Act Copies of reports, correspondence and minutes of meetings concerning funding difficulties at Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park and the decision by the OPW to grant €3m in funding to Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park. The date of my request is from October 1st to the present.
- Received 10 December 2020Decided 8 January 2021GrantedOffice 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.
- Received 25 November 2020Decided 17 December 2020RefusedOffice of Public Works
I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information act for a copy of the winning tenderer’s submission to the following tender; Invitation to Tender, ID 176264 Measured Topographic and Building Surveys for the Custom House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 We have been advised that the winning Tenderer’s name is: Apex Surveys Details of the Tender: RFT 176264 – Survey of Custom House Publication of Notice: 21-09-2020 12:01 Planned Award Data: 16-12-2020 12:00
- Received 20 November 2020Decided 16 December 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to request the following documents under the freedom of information Act: 1. All submissions/correspondence to the Office of Public works by the owners (or representatives) of the Blackpool Retail Park and Blackpool Retail Amenity Park in relation to the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme. 2. All responses from the OPW to the above.
- Received 18 November 2020Decided 15 December 2020RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence between the OPW and Remley Developments in relation to rental payments for Miesian Plaza during 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020
- Received 17 November 2020Decided 9 December 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Crosshaven I would like to alter my FOI to cover email correspondence between the OPW and Cork County Council from their initial email in 2017 for a period of 60 days and in the period Sept 1 to October 31st 2020. I trust this will allay the concerns regarding volume
- Received 20 November 2020Decided 4 December 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following records: A copy of any records relating to discussions between OPW officials regarding amending the Phoenix Park byelaws in relation to the issue of parking enforcement including clamping. A copy of any legal advice received by the OPW regarding amending the Phoenix Park byelaws in relation to the issue of parking enforcement including clamping.
- Received 7 November 2020Decided 3 December 2020GrantedOffice of Public Works
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.
- Received 19 November 2020Decided 1 December 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Dear Freedom of Information Officer, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following documents: • All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Dublin Zoo regarding funding. • All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Dublin Zoo regarding Covid-19 restrictions. I wish for my request to the cover the period 1/3/2020 – 18/11/2020. If possible I would prefer to receive this information in electronic format to my e-mail address craighughesfoi@gmail.com. However, if this is not possible I will accept paper records which you can send to address listed above.
- Received 3 November 2020Decided 30 November 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of the Debtor's Prison in Dublin. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Sept 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of two adjoining properties on 10-11 Castle Street in Dublin. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Sept 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of the Harbour Master’s Cottage at Rossaveal, Co Galway. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Jan 2019 to date of receipt of request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 3 November 2020Decided 30 November 2020GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - A record of costs incurred by OPW in maintenance or other costs associated with the upkeep of Miesian Plaza in the period since the state took occupancy of the building. - A record of costs incurred by OPW in maintenance or other costs associated with the upkeep/repair of properties at 91-93 Merrion Square in the period 2019 and thus far in 2020. In so far as is possible, I would like these records to be broken down as much as is feasible into relevant categories. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 30 September 2020Decided 28 October 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records: • Copies of all reports prepared by OPW fire engineer David Cloney on the subject of the Oireachtas Printing Facility in 2019 and 2020. • Details of all work carried out by the OPW or sub-contractors to modify the Oireachtas Printing Facility including but not limited to building and electrical work. The records should include details of the reason for the work carried out and the cost of each job. • Copies of all correspondence between the Oireachtas and OPW commissioner John McMahon relating to the printing facility between January 1, 2020 and September 29, 2020.
- Received 2 June 2020Decided 20 October 2020Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the database/spreadsheet/log of issues/snags/complaints made with regard to Miesian Plaza. This request to cover the period since the Department of Health and the Department of Children first occupied the building. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 9 September 2020Decided 6 October 2020GrantedOffice 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.
- Received 4 September 2020Decided 30 September 2020RefusedOffice of Public Works
Please treat this email as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act I would be grateful if you could provide me with a copy of all of your records on Sruthán Pier, Crumpán, Carraroe Co. Galway Please note that the name of the Pier is also sometimes spelt as Sruthán Sruthain Shruffaun” tSruthain Sruffaun An Sruthán tSrútháin
- Received 27 August 2020Decided 29 September 2020RefusedOffice of Public Works
Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. All correspondence sent and received between DPER sec gen Robert Watt and the OPW on the Military Road Garda command and control centre project, or the Harcourt Sq lease, between 1st November 2019 and 27th August 2020.
- Received 27 August 2020Decided 22 September 2020GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of the actual mileage claim forms submitted by Minister Patrick O'Donovan for the calendar year 2020. - a record of how much was paid to the minister for each of these claim forms. If this request is more appropriate to D/Finance, please transfer it as per Section 12(3) of the FOI Act.