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Could you supply me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) A list of Capital works in excess of €3,000 that the OPW carried on behalf of AGS out at the following Garda Stations: Coolock, Raheny, Swords, Malahide, Clontarf and Howth Garda Stations, Dublin in the years 2014,2015,2016 and to-date in 2017. Please include a brief description of each work project and what station it was done in tabular form in each of those years mentioned above. I'm looking works that have either completed or currently ongoing 2) A list of Capital works in excess of €3,000 that OPW will have agreed to carry out on behalf of AGS in the following stations but the work has yet to commence. Also could you include a brief description of the works and what station that they works will carry out in.

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence with former Taoisigh and Cinn Comhairle about their official portraits, including in relation to the commissioning process, to date in 2017. Please include all correspondence with Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny, John O’Donoghue, Seamus Kirk and Sean Barrett. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to all correspondence with the Department of the Taoiseach and/or Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to official portraits during 2015 and 2016, including in relation to the commissioning process. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to any briefings/memos in relation to the commissioning of official portraits during 2015 and 2016.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Copies of any correspondence between OPW and Dublin City Council with regard to placement of OPW sites on register of vacant sites. Copies of any reports, memoranda, submissions, briefing notes prepared relating to the above.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: Copy of the briefing notes prepared on appointment of incoming Minister Kevin Moran.

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In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, please now provide me with copies of all proposals, plans drawings, records, correspondence, and assessments pertaining to the proposal to develop the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade site at Iveagh House, 78-81 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VYF53 to include the plans, drawings and assessments for the redevelopment of the site at 77 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. I also require the proposals, records, plans, drawings, correspondence and assessments for any and all development/redevelopment of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Iveagh House, 78-81 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Specifically, I require the records which record the scope and nature of the proposed overall development (incorporating 78-81 St Stephens Green) and any proposed revised development of the site/premises at 78-81 St Stephens Green in light of the failure by the State to acquire the property at 77 St. Stephens Green.

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Copies of any correspondence between OPW and An Garda Siochana relating to the rental of OPW lands and failure to pass on the money earned to OPW. Copies of any reports, briefing notes, submissions, and so on prepared relating to the above.

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, details of how many times Taoiseach Enda Kenny used Steward's House in Farmleigh in 2016 and to date in 2017. Please also include any payments made by the Taoiseach in relation to his use of the house or any charges incurred on him by the OPW during the same period. Please also include any correspondence between the Taoiseach and/or his office and the OPW in relation to Steward's House during the same period. I also wish to request, under FoI, any correspondence between Leo Varadkar and/or Simon Coveney or their offices / representatives and the OPW in relation to Steward's House since the start of 2016.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, can I request details and a breakdown of expendiature on Teach O’Clericin in Monaghan in 2016.

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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 heritage sites under the remit of the OPW along with - such as staff salary, construction, repairs etc;

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All records related to the timeframe for implementation of Phase 2 the South Ennis Flood Relief Scheme including correspondence with public representatives and briefings and updates prepared for the Minister since 1 January 2012

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A) A list of all the buildings, owned by the OPW, that the OPW currently has leased to others in each of counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the tenant, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what it's currently used for.

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B) A list of all buildings, owned by others, that the OPW currently has rented in each of counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the owner, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what's it's currently used for.

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A list of all the buildings that An Garda Siochána is currently renting in each of counties Roscommon, Leitrim, and Longford, including details of the annual rent payable, the length of each lease, the name and address of each building, the name and address of each owner, and An Garda Siochána current use of each building.

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I would like you to provide me the following information if possible (in relation to Emo Court), under the Freedom of Information Act. 1. What are the OPW's lock-up procedures? 2. What is the expected response time of Key Guard Security to an issue at EMO court? 3. How many times have Key Guard security needed to be called to let people out of Emo Court? 4. You state that the exit gate is to remain open after the these times, this is very vague, can you provide me with an exact time that Key Guard Security have been advise to lock the gates? eg 21:05, 21:30, or the conditions that Key Guard Security have been advised must be met in order to lock the gates? Has Key Guard Security been advised to lock the gates regardless of people and cars still on the grounds as the security guard stated?

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Please provide me with all submissions and recommendations made by Tony Smyth in 2016 with regard to the post of Director of Engineering Services.

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We are seeking disclosure of the full tendering process used by OPWs National Historic Properties Division when deciding which contractor to use for the Gardening duties in Leinster House

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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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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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Copies of all correspondence relating to 'GARDA TERRACE', this is to include all internal review decisions made in relation to GARDA TERRACE, all paper, e-mails, minutes of meetings, briefings and legal advice sought and given in relation to Garda Terrace to and from all departments. I also request a breakdown of the amount of money which has been spent on renovating/maintaining the whole block of Garda Terrace, Phoenix Park. I would request that this information is broken down into exact works carried out, by whom, the cost of each piece of work, when completed etc. I request an individual breakdown of this work not the cumulative amount. I request this information for the dates between 1st May 1994 and 1st January 2017.

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With regards to Tender Ref DL/24/15. The supply of carpet to the Houses of the Oireachtas Leinster House Kildare St Dublin 2. Please give details of the quality of the carpet used and the total cost.

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Records relating to Cork City Flood Relief Scheme

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1. The number of vacant OPW buildings in Counties Cavan and Monaghan on March 30th 2017. 2. A breakdown of the amount spent on the upkeep of all OPW buildings in Cavan and Monaghan in 2015 and 2016, giving details of the specific work carried out on each specific building.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:Copies of any reports/memoranda/recommendations/submissions relating to the rock fall discovered at Sceilig Mhichíl earlier this month.

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A copy of all briefing and position papers, and correspondence, regarding the use of drones on OPW controlled sites and lands. The documents should cover the period January 1st, 2015 to the present date.

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I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: (1) Copies of all pest control reports and other documentation received from pest-control companies in respect of services provided at Áras an Uachtaráin during each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; to include service reports, inspection reports, invoices, and other relevant records (2) Copies of all pest control reports and other documentation received from pest-control companies in respect of services provided at Farmleigh House during each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; to include service reports, inspection reports, invoices, and other relevant records (3) Records of the total amount spent on pest-control services provided at Áras an Uachtaráin and Farmleigh House in each of the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016

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For information on the cost of running/expenditure of each of the of the National monuments in the care of the OPW that have a guide service/facility in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon last year, with a breakdown by each facility and a breakdown of the costs of running each facilities, to include staff wages, building maintenance, etc. For information on the income taken in at each of the aforementioned facilities last year.

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A spreadsheet/database of all of the vacant office/lands currently leased by the OPW. Details of the address, the length of the lease, how long they have been vacant for, and how much is being paid each year for each property.

Office of Public Works

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 Gardai properties, whether they are owned or leased, and the cost of those, if any, that are leased and the estimated value of the properties owned - if possible • A list of all vacant properties under the control of the OPW, the cost of maintaining the properties and there estimated value

Office of Public Works

I am seeking access to records held by the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I wish to request access to the following records: (1) What number of the Kilmainham Gaol Museum's staff have availed of counselling from the Department Welfare officer between 2000-2015? (If you could provide the total number of staff between these years for context too, please.) (2) How many sick leave days were taken between 2000-2015 due to stress, anxiety, depression or workplace or work-related illnesses? (Could the total number of days off be provided for comparison, and the figures be divided per year, i.e. In 2000, there were X days taken off due to stress, out of a total of Y days off in total.) (3) Could the number of harassment, bullying or abuse complaints made about staff at the Museum by other staff members between 2000-2015 be made available (divided per year and categorized per type of complaint)? (4) How many staff members have resigned/left the job from 2000-2015, citing problems with other staff members as the reason for their departure? (5) What is the most common reason employees give for leaving their role at Kilmainham Gaol Museum?

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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.

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In accordance with Section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, we request access to records, which are non- personal, related to the Lower Lee (Cork City) Drainage Scheme.

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I would like to request details of the winning tender for the below tender for the collection and delivery of exam furniture for the year 2016: PARTICULARS OF A CONTRACT PROPOSED TO BE ENTERED INTO by the COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN IRELAND through THE DIRECTOR of FURNITURE SERVICES for THE COLLECTION & DELIVERY of EXAM FURNITURE ON BEHALF OF OFFICE of PUBLIC WORKS

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RE: Lower Lee (Cork City) Drainage Scheme. We are seeking full disclosure of all matters relating to the conservation aspect of this project and in particular all studies and conservation reports on Cork's quays and quay walls. We are also seeking full disclosure as to whether or not the proposed works are to be carried out with due reference to ICOMOS Charters and other international charters.

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All Documents relating to: Architect Design Statements, Visual Impact Appraisal & Analysis for the new (currently under construction) Court House Building at Linen Hall/Fr. Connolly Way, Drogheda, Co. Louth

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Contact between the Department and John Moran of RHH International. Please can you provide me with records (memos, emails, meeting agendas, presentations, briefing notes, etc.) pertaining to the contacts mentioned in these lobbying returns: 1. 1 Jan, 2016 to 30 Apr, 2016 - contacts with Simon Harris https://www.lobbying.ie/return/6313/rhh-international

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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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The amount that the OPW have paid rent for a building that is no longer occupied by state agency and is still paying rent on that building in the years 2015 and 2016; Please include the address of the building and the name of landlord of the building.

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A list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid in 2015 for services carried out on behalf of the Office of Public Works, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out. A list of external legal practitioners (solicitors/law firms and barristers) paid in 2016 for services carried out on behalf of the Office of Public Works, including the name of the practitioner, the sum paid and, where possible, a general description of the work carried out.

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The number of visitors and the amount of revenue generated through each heritage site under the remit of the OPW in the year 2016

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1) A datadump of all the entitlements that TDs in Ireland are entitled under the ‘Parliamentary Standard Allowance’. I request this data be release in an open, accessible format- CSV/XLS/XLSX. 2) A breakdown of whether TDs entitlement to free parking around the capital city are included under the Parliamentary Standard Allowance’, whether it falls under Travel and accommodation allowance or the public representation allowance. I also request this data to be released in an open, accessible format- CSV/XLS/XLSX. 3)A statement of whether TDs can continue to avail of free parking even though retired. -CSV/XLS/XLSX. 4) A statement of whether there includes restricted areas of which TDs can avail of free parking around the city. 5)A file stating what a TD must have on them or placed on their car to avail of said entitlement.

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Aon taifid (ó 2013 go dáta) a bhaineann le cóiríocht oifig Fhoras na Gaeilge Any records (2013 to date) in relation to Foras na Gailge office accommodation

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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.

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We request access to a copy of the file relating to the Lower Lee (Cork City) Certified Drainage Scheme in the County of Cork.

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Copies of invoices/receipts associated with the following transactions 0050154656 PL 201507 CP01 117579.39 0 000001 40507 07072015 06072015 Merrion Sq 93 0050163375 PL 201509 CP01 114312.51 0 000001 40507 22092015 21092015 Spencer Dock 0050163376 PL 201509 CP01 106733.25 0 000001 40507 22092015 21092015 Spencer Dock 0050136062 PL 201501 CP01 101845.23 0 000001 40503 29012015 28012015 Merrion Sq 93 0050152530 PL 201506 CP01 45,593.64 0 000001 40507 18/06/2015 17/06/2015 The Guild Building

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A copy of the final review of the cost of providing parking for civil and public servants that was ordered in 2012. The number parking spaces rented and amount spent on renting car parking spaces for civil and public servants in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. This should include, where possible, a breakdown of how many of those spaces are in each county. The number of car parking spaces for civil and public servants that the state owns

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Details of all expenditure associated with the fitting out of the personal office of the Comptroller & Auditor General and the boardroom of the new offices in Spencer Dock. To include a list of all items purchased for these rooms and their cost.

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I previously made a Freedom of Information request regarding your IT network infrastructure for Office of Public Works at Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, C15 NX36 in April 2013. As the information would have almost certainly have changed since you provided it please could you update the information listed on the attached documents and advise of any changes.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request copies of records created since January 1st, 2015, relating to the redevelopment/funding of the Irish Arts Centre in New York.

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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.