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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • The current total cost of Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme broken down into separate costings for aspects such as (but not limited to) the public realm improvements, removal flood barriers, pumping stations, ongoing maintenance, road works, landscaping, consultation, archaeology, environmental issues and works, building of walls and other flood protections, and other proposed building and ongoing costs. • Projected costs for ongoing maintenance of the LLFRS including (but not limited to) the walls, pumps and other elements. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: • A breakdown of the costs of the potential tidal barrier as assessed by ARUP (with report released in December 2017) as part of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act we would like to be provided with copies of information pertaining to: -Funding Requirements, reports and any correspondence received from Kerry County Council in respect of the scheme -Funding granted, reports prepared and any correspondence issued by the OPW in respect of the scheme

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all correspondence between An Garda Siochana and the OPW with regard to the development of the new command and control centre at Military Road. This request to cover the period 1 July 2019 to date of receipt of the request. - copies of all correspondence between OPW and the Dept of Justice relating to the above matter and covering the same date range. 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 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

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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.

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I would like to get the following records under the Freedom of Act : 1. A list of the names of the all the boats in numerical order, that applied for licenses to land passengers on The Skelligs in the 2016 competition. 2. A list of the names of the boats in numerical order, that applied to the competition for licenses to land passengers on the Skelligs in the 2017 competition. 3. A list of the names of all the boats, in numerical order, that applied to the competition to land passengers on the Skelligs in the 2019 competition. 4. By numerical order in each case I mean from 1 - ??

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Could you provide me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) A full list of OPW sites where the OPW have tendered out a space within the site to external company to provide a café, gift shop etc within the OPW site in tabular form. Please include the name of the external company that is provided the service of café, gift shop etc 2) The amount of rent that the OPW charged each external company in 2018 and 2019 that had a café, gift shop etc within each OPW site in tabular form. 3) When is the contract for each external company that provided a café, gift shop etc within the OPW site next due for renewal in tabular form.

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Clieveragh Flood Relief Scheme Under the Freedom of Information Act, we would like to be provided with copies of information pertaining to: -Reports and any correspondence received from Kerry County Council in respect of the scheme -Reports prepared, and any correspondence issued under the National CFRAM programme in respect of the scheme.

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Copies of Tender \ Pre-qualification documents for the succesful candidates appointed to the OPW Minor Electrical Building Services Works Framework Lot 4A The tender reference on etenders was RFT 131407 - Small / Minor Electrical Works - Small / inor Electrical Building Services Works. The response deadline was 11-05-2018 17:00 Lot 4A was for the Munster Area.

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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.

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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.

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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

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any correspondence between OPW and the Department of Health relating to issues with fire alarms at Miesian Plaza. - copies of any correspondence between OPW and the Department of Health relating to electrical issues in the canteen of Miesian Plaza. - copies of any correspondence between OPW and the Department of Health regarding the decision by the canteen contractor at Miesian Plaza to cease service in early January. - copies of any correspondence between the OPW and the canteen contractor in relation to the following issues: fire/smoke alarms, electrical issues, decision to cease hot food service, decision to cease services entirely. 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 the actual mileage claim forms submitted by the minister for the calendar year 2019. - a spreadsheet/table indicating how much was paid in mileage to the minister for the calendar year 2019. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under Freedom of Information, I wish to request access to the following: 1. All correspondence between the OPW and the Department of Culture regarding the planned commemoration of the RIC and DMP between the period 01 April 2019 and the present day 2. All correspondence between the OPW and the Department of Justice regarding the planned commemoration of the RIC and the DMP between the period 01 April 2019 and the present day

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

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

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Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. The minutes of all meetings of the organisation's board/governing authority/ management committee, or equivalent central authority, held in 2019. 2. The minutes of all meetings of the board/governing authority/management committee, or equivalent central authority held in 2019, of any other organisation's which this FOI office is the point of contact for.

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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.

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"I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act for the following information and for any related documentation: Please provide information regarding any articles or buildings - including paintings, monuments, sculptures, etc - that are either the property of the OPW or managed/monitored by the OPW on behalf of the state, that have, in the year 2019, been damaged, or; gone missing for any period of time. Please provide information regarding any cost accrued in the repair or relocation of these items; please provide information regarding how they came to be damaged/lost in the first instance and any delays in notification of same; and please provide any information regarding any items that are still missing at the time of this request and the value of same. If there is any further information regarding any sanctions applied to individuals or departments/bodies etc regarding the above, or prosecutions of individuals for same, please also include this as part of this request, as well as any related documentation.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request: • The number of visitors and income received last year from every OPW national monument that has a guide service, with a breakdown by each facility • The cost of running each of these national monuments last year - ie, staff costs, maintenance, etc - with a breakdown by each facility. I would like to request the information by email.

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I wish to request all records held relating to or mentioning the Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme between its inception and the present date, 20 January 2020. This should include any reports, studies, correspondence, project plans/timelines and tender and contract details that relate to the scheme. If this needs to befurther refined or proves too voluminous please advise.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - the number of artworks missing from the OPW portfolio. - a list of the artworks missing from the OPW portfolio to include the name of the piece, the artist, the date it was listed as missing, and the last known location of it. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I am seeking written and e-mail correspondence electronically under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, from the OPW to BAM Building Ltd between January 2018 and January 2020, regarding the replacement of steel doors at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held relating to the possibility of using a property at 75-77 John Street in Kilkenny City for the purposes of decentralisation. It is likely that these records would have been generated in the period 2006 to 2007 because that is when the purchase took place. - copies of any records between the OPW and Kilkenny County Council relating to the above property and the possibility of it being used for decentralisation purposes. 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: - Complaints/correspondence received by the OPW about a bad smell or odour at Miesian Plaza/ the departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health since July 2018. - The amount of money spent by the OPW on contractors responding to complaints of a bad smell or odour at Miesian Plaza/ the departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health since July 2018. - Details of the findings by contractors who responded to complaints received about the bad odour/smell at Miesian Plaza since July 2018.

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Four Courts Dome (1) Records created after 1 January 2013, up to 31 October 2019, related to building works on the roof of the Four Courts building in Dublin, or, in the alternative, the total spent on the building works on the roof of the Four Courts for each of (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (e) 2017 (f) 2018 and (g) between January and October 2019

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Pursuant to the provisions of the FOI Act 2014 I wish to access records concerning the granting to Dublin Cemeteries Committee/Glasnevin Trust of several million Euros of public moneys around 2006/7. Specifically I am interested in records relevant to - The decision to award the grant of moneys The extent of the grant The scope of the grant Conditions attaching to the grant Scrutiny of the compliance by the recipient with such conditions I wish to have these records in digital form, preferably PDF format please. Please note that I am forwarding this request to the Departments of the Taoiseach; Public Expenditure & Reform; Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht and to the Office of Public Works as it seems some or all may have relevant records. If you need to discuss this request please contact me on 086-2453061 or preferably at this email address.

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This is a request under the freedom of information act. Please send me all correspondence between Dublin Zoo and the Office of Public Works on expanding the grounds of Dublin Zoo, or its car park, into other areas of Phoenix Park in 2018 and so far this year.

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1 All records in relation to the maintenance works carried out to the damaged sluice outfall / embankment structure on the River Shannon Flood Defence Embankment System in or about August/ September 2019 to include all records relating to a prior risk management assessment, health and safety statement, method statement, scope of works, designers’ risk assessment. 2 All records in relation to actions taken by the OPW its servants or agents to mitigate the risk of flooding on foot of the above maintenance works being undertaken in or about August/ September 2019 including emergency repair works and installation of temporary defences undertaken prior to the breach of the embankment causing flooding to areas of Coonagh and surrounding areas on the weekend 30th August - 1st September 2019 3 All records in relation to remedial actions taken by the OPW its servants or agents to repair the breach of embankment following the flooding to areas of Coonagh and surrounding areas on the weekend 30th August - 1st September 2019.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I hereby request access to any and all circulated documentation, correspondence, information, data and records between the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief and any TD or official in relation to the Hill of Tara complex since 2015.

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The start date for the reconstruction of the old wall surrounding the church and old graveyard on The Hill of Tara. What is the projected completion date? What is the total cost of the project to date?

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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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Details of all fees paid to Irish Art Services in 2017, 2018 and so far in 2019

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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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Number of parking spaces (1) requested and (2) provided as replacements for those used as a builders' yard during National Gallery and Leinster House renovations. - the total cost of provision of those parking spaces during renovation works. - the number and location of spaces provided. - the number of spaces to be relinquished when Merrion Street car park is restored.

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Copies of any records relating or referring to the issue of high turnover of staff among OPW guides. This request to cover the period 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of the request.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking to find the following: • The total amount of funding allocated to the construction of a border post at Rosslare Euro Port. • The total cost, up to the 21st of October, of the infrastructure at the border post construction project at Rosslare Euro Port.

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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: • A copy of all correspondences, reports, reviews, memos, etc. relating to Japanese Knotweed on OPW sites since 2015 until the end of August 2019. When conducting your search and retrieval please consider official information held on non-official systems, emails accounts and devices, for example WhatsApp groups etc. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting and would greatly appreciate a return email to acknowledge my request if possible.

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Details of public expenditure on parking spaces for public sector employees in 2017 & 2018, including: • Location • Number of parking spaces • Cost (including the annual cost in the case of current expenditure)

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

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We request access to all minutes of the Project Steering Group of the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme

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I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for: (a) all records concerning the refurbishment of the Portrait Gallery, Gothic Room or State Apartments at Dublin Castle, created since January 1, 2018 (b) any records concerning any refurbishment works undertaken at Aras an Uachtarain, created since January 1, 2018.

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I would like to ascertain the costs associated with the day to day maintenance and upkeep of OPW buildings/locations in Co Longford between 2017 and September 2019,

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1. A breakdown of the total cost of to the Office of Public Works for the Government Village at the National Ploughing Championship 2019. 2. The number of staff deployed by the OPW for the event and the cost of deploying the staff with a breakdown of the expenses.

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Requesting access to all documents relating to the Project Steering Group of the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all correspondence between your office and the Department of Children & Youth Affairs with regards the provision of office space. This part of the request to cover the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - a copy of the lease in place for a property on Ely Place to provide overflow office accommodation for DCYA. - details of how much has been spent on the lease to date, including the annual rent. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.