Office of Public Works
FOI Requests — 1,445 records (page 19 of 29)
- Received 5 January 2017Decided 1 February 2017GrantedOffice of Public Works
As the lead agency in charge of the managing and maintaining of the State's property portfolio, on that basis how much did it take to do just that on managing and maintaining state owned buildings in Co Longford in 2015 and 2016 with a breakdown on the identities, locations and costs of each.
- Received 3 January 2017Decided 30 January 2017Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
1) A list of Garda Stations that received refurbishment and or additional accommodation works where the costs of the works were in excess of €10,000 in the years 2016. Please name station and a brief description of works that were carried out at each station 2) A list of refurbishment and or additional accommodation works that were carried out either the Garda HQ Dublin and or Garda Training College, Templemore in the years 2016 where the value of works were in excess of €10,000. Please provide a brief description what works were carried out at each location in Q2 3) The annual budget allocation for the maintenance and or additional accommodation works for Garda Stations in the years 2012,2013,2014, 2015 and 2016; Please provide the amount that was actually spent and the percentage of the funding that was spent in each year eg In 2015 the budget was €20m but only €15m of that budget was spent so therefore 75% of the funding was spent 4) If the budget for such works are not spent in that year for such works and their is still money remaining at end of year, is the outstanding amount automatically transferred into the following year budget or is the outstanding money returned to the OPW central funds.
- Received 4 January 2017Decided 30 January 2017GrantedOffice of Public Works
Please provide information regarding any articles - 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 years 2015 and 2016, 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, please also include this as part of this request, as well as any related documentation.
- Received 28 December 2016Decided 25 January 2017Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
1. Has the site for Clonmel Garda Station been finalised at Kickham Barracks, Clonmel? 2. This project is to be funded by way of a public private partnership project as set out in the Garda Building Refubishment Programme 2016-21, has the private part of the proposed partnership been confirmed and if so who is the partner? 3. When will any works commence at the new site and when will the Gardai at Clonmel be in a position to move to the new site? 4. What has been the total cost of refurbishment and maintenance at Clonmel Garda Station from 2002 to present day?
- Received 7 January 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 16 January 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 15 January 2026Decided —RefusedOffice of Public Works
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to all records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW) relating to the impacts of the LATEST removal of established vegetation at Gay’s Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, on solitary mason bees (Osmia spp.) and other pollinators, including any consideration of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), ecological screening, or other assessments, and any compliance with the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). This request includes records created before, during, and after the works, in electronic, paper, email, draft, informal, or final form, whether created internally or by external consultants or contractors acting on behalf of OPW. 1. Impact Assessments All records evaluating or recording the impacts of the vegetation removal on solitary mason bees or other pollinators, including: a. Loss of hollow-stem habitats, pithy twigs, or other nesting sites; b. Destruction of overwintering cocoons; c. Observed or anticipated reductions in pollinator populations or activity; d. Post-clearance ecological assessments of insect or pollinator populations; e. Any environmental or ecological screenings, assessments, or evaluations conducted in relation to pollinator impacts, including consideration under EIA or AA procedures. 2. Decision-Making and Advice All records reflecting advice, recommendations, or decisions regarding the potential impacts on pollinators from the vegetation clearance, including: a. Internal or external correspondence regarding risks to solitary mason bees or pollinator habitat; b. Advice from OPW ecologists or the biodiversity officer (e.g., Lorcan Scott); c. Justifications for vegetation removal in light of potential pollinator impacts. 3. Mitigation and Management All records relating to mitigation or management measures to reduce impacts on solitary mason bees or other pollinators, including: a. Habitat protection, relocation, or artificial nesting measures; b. Timing restrictions to avoid harm to overwintering cocoons; c. Plans for post-clearance habitat restoration or replanting. 4. Duty of Care and Responsibility All records evidencing OPW’s consideration of its duty of care for pollinators in the context of the works, including: a. Identification of staff responsible for ensuring protection of solitary mason bees; b. Guidance or instructions to contractors regarding pollinator impacts. 5. Compliance with Biodiversity Obligations All records evidencing how OPW considered, implemented, or followed obligations under the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) in relation to solitary mason bees, other pollinators, and the cleared vegetation at Gay’s Avenue, including: a. Internal guidance, instructions, or policies referencing pollinator protection; b. Reports, notes, or correspondence demonstrating that works were planned or executed in accordance with NBAP objectives; c. Any monitoring or review of pollinator impacts specifically to comply with NBAP goals;
- Received 27 January 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 27 January 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 3 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 13 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
INf /sAection 37 is relied upon, I request that the decision: identify the specific personal information concerned, and separately apply the public interest balancing test in section 37(5)(a).
- Received 16 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 16 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 23 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 23 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 27 February 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 9 March 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 13 March 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 24 March 2026Decided —UnknownOffice of Public Works
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- Received 1 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any briefings, submissions, memos, Q&As, or other such high-level documents prepared for the minister or chair with regard to the Deloitte audit into the Leinster House bicycle shelter project. - a copy of any correspondence between the minister and the chair with regard to the audit. This should include a search of text messages, messaging services, and any other communications channels that may have been used. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 2 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a spreadsheet/database/record broken down line by line of all costs incurred by the OPW in the fitout of the new headquarters of the DPC at Pembroke Row. - a copy of any correspondence between the OPW and DPER with regard to the cost of the fitout in the period 1 Jan 2024 to date. 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). If you need to clarify anything in this request, please contact me via email.
- Received 2 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records since 1 April 2025-present: A copy of any correspondence (with attachments) or other records created in order to fulfil the Public Accounts Committee’s request seeking a full update in relation to the Children’s Science Museum [National Children’s Science Centre]; A copy of any correspondence (with attachments) or other records created in order to fulfil the Public Accounts Committee’s request seeking further information in relation to the arbitration process concerning the Children’s Science Museum [National Children’s Science Centre] 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.
- Received 4 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I'd like to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: i) Records of deer culls in Phoenix Park during 2024 and 2025 to date, to include the date of the cull, the number and type of deer culled, revenue generated through the sale of carcasses from each cull, the purchaser of the carcasses, and the name of the sniper(s) engaged to carry out each cull. ii) Records of the current stock of deer in Phoenix Park, and the stock of deer in Phoenix Park at the beginning of 2024 iii) Records relating to deer that died in road accidents or in other circumstances during 2024 and 2025 to date. iv) The total amount paid to snipers for carrying out deer culls in Phoenix Park during 2024 and 2025 to date - a cumulative figure in order to negate any concerns regarding commercial sensitivity. vi) All records relating to the disposal of deer carcasses from Phoenix Park in 2024 and 2025 to date, to include details of costs relating to disposal services and any burials on site.
- Received 3 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for: 1. Correspondence between your chair, or equivalent, and the relevant minister in the government department under whose aegis you operate 2. Correspondence between your chief executive, or equivalent, and the relevant secretary general in the government department under whose aegis you operate 3. During 2024 and 2025 to date.
- Received 8 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to request access to the following records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW), covering the period from 1 January 2022 to the present: All correspondence, emails, memos, or briefing notes between the OPW and the Department of Justice, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, or South Dublin County Council relating to planning status, Class 20F exemptions, or use of the Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre for accommodating international protection applicants. Any internal OPW legal guidance, memos, or administrative documents concerning the planning classification or exempted development status (Class 20F) of the Citywest site. Records of negotiations, contractual agreements, or legal advice regarding the duration, terms, or planning implications related to such use of the Citywest facility.
- Received 9 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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- Received 14 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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- Received 16 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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- Received 16 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - all records relating to the notification or addition of a site at Church Street, Westport (folio MY25592F) by Mayo County Council to the State Property Register.
- Received 17 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for information and records of all occupants, or anyone or any organisation and/or entity claiming a right of occupancy, in the GPO Dublin, between July 2020 and July 2025. Please advise of any applicable fee for the retrieval of the information and records.
- Received 22 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: Any correspondence received by the Office of Public Works (OPW) from Killross Properties Ltd or their agents or legal representatives between 1 August 2023 and 30 November 2023 concerning access by OPW, their invitees or their agents through lands at or adjacent to Castletown House and Demesne, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This includes, but is not limited to: Any letters or emails requesting that the OPW cease access to or activities on lands owned or claimed by Killross Properties Ltd; Any solicitor’s letters threatening or warning of legal action; Please include any attachments, enclosures, or referenced materials.
- Received 22 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all briefing material prepared for John Conlon in advance of his appearance at any hearing of an Oireachtas Committee, Joint Committee or Subcommittee in the period 1 September 2024 to date. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 24 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
would like to request the following records: 1. A high-level structural design summary for the pavilion, including structural system description (e.g., wood steel hybrid framework, load bearing elements). 2. Any available structural arrangement drawings or diagrams (e.g., system schematics or conceptual sections). 3. Technical briefing documents related to structural rationale 4. Material specification and connection detailing overview used in the structural design (e.g. oak steel connections, prefabricated node systems).
- Received 24 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Breakdown per year from 2017-2025 to date of the number of hours 1. The Garda Sports Field and 2. Swimming Pool were utilised by a. Licence holders and b. won licence holders with a further breakdown for each facility by type of user e.g school, company individual, sole trader, charity etc and the overall monies received from these sub groups per year (2017-2025 to date) by the Office of Public Works
- Received 24 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
All information to support the Office of Public Works decision to deny my application to utilise the Garda College Swimming Pool under my name or that of Templemore Swimming and life saving club during the period of 01/01/2020 to date 18/07/2025. All information to include meeting minutes, notes, emails (professional and personal), Texts (professional and personal) Messaging Apps (professional and personal) and any other physical or electronic means.
- Received 25 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I seek access to records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW) related to the award of a modular homes contract to John Sisk & Son Ltd and Framespace Solutions Ltd, as part of the Ukraine Rapid-Build Modular Housing Programme and/or related uses under the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) scheme. Scope of Request Please provide the following documents: 1. Tender Evaluation & Award Documents Evaluation committee reports, scorecards, recommendations, and award memos regarding this contract. Records referring to subcontracting, especially the engagement of Framespace Solutions Ltd by Sisk. 2.Conflict-of-Interest Declarations Any declarations submitted by tenderers, subcontractors, or associated personnel regarding: Declan Murtagh (Framespace CEO, formerly Sisk), Michael McElligott (Framespace director, CEO of Tetrarch Capital), Or any ongoing professional, financial, or personal links between Framespace and Sisk personnel. 3. Procurement Committee Records Internal minutes, communications, or ethical assessments from any procurement or evaluation panels within OPW relating to this award. Notes of any declared or perceived conflicts, recusals, or transparency issues. 4. Correspondence & Departmental Coordination Any correspondence (email or otherwise) between: OPW, the Department of Housing, or Department of Justice/ DCEDIY ; And any third parties (Sisk, Framespace, IPAS coordinators, housing delivery taskforces), relating to potential conflicts of interest, prior relationships, or eligibility to deliver accommodation under either the Ukraine Housing Initiative or IPAS system. I am requesting documents dated between 1st January 2022, and 1st July 2024.
- Received 29 July 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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- Received 5 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I refer to the request which you have made under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for records held by the Office of Public Works, for the period 1 May 2025-present: as follows:- Minutes of any meetings of the Flood Policy Coordination Group; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for, and/or presented at, any Coordination Group meetings; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for the Coordination Group about damages caused by any storms in 2025 to date; Minutes of any meetings of the OPW-Insurance Ireland Memorandum of Understanding Working Group; Any reports, briefings, papers or presentations prepared for and/or presented at any OPW-Insurance Ireland Working Group meetings.
- Received 5 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the response to the PQ pasted below (38754/24). - if the information was never gathered or provided, I am seeking the information that Deputy Murphy sought in the PQ. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 5 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Any and all documents (including, but not limited to photographs, emails, reports) created or amended within the last 5 years relating to the physical condition of, and recommendations for repairs or remedial works to, the building at 21 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2. (formally occupied by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner/Data Protection Commission.)
- Received 11 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: A copy of the most up-to-date version of the risk register for the organisation; A copy of the last three internal audits carried out within the organisation; A copy of the last three audits of the organisation carried out by external auditors at the request of the organisation, a parent State body or any other arm of the Government or State [excluding Annual Report and Financial Statements]; A copy of the last three audits carried out by the organisation of any groups or other entities sitting below it, supported by it or funded by it; A copy of the minutes of the last five audit and risk committee (ARC) meetings.
- Received 11 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I am conducting research into national flood risk management and emergency preparedness in relation to industrial sites located near the Shannon Estuary. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request copies of any reports, documents or risk assessments held by the OPW since 1 January 2020 (or the most recent available if no such record exists in that period) relating to potential flooding or embankment failure at the Bauxite Residue Disposal Area (BRDA) at Aughinish Alumina, Co. Limerick.
- Received 11 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking: Any legal agreements, leases, transfer documents, or statutory instruments that give the Office of Public Works (OPW) or Cork County Council the authority to restrict access or prohibit resident parking in the area behind the bollards at Willowbank, Quartertown, Mallow, Co. Cork. Any correspondence, emails, memos, or reports relating to discussions or decisions about access control, resident use, or parking enforcement in this same area (from January 2025 to the present). This request is made following correspondence from Cork County Council (Ref: FOI 25/148) advising that the Mallow Flood Relief Scheme was built under OPW powers of the Arterial Drainage Act 1945 (as amended 1995) and that relevant records for point 1 may be held by the OPW.
- Received 6 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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- Received 15 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records held by the Office of Public Works in relation to the tender process and appointment of a main contractor for the enabling works of the Ukraine Rapid Build Homes Program. I wish to have the following information: The names of all bidders who submitted tender returns. The total tendered price submitted by each bidder. The overall evaluation scores awarded to each bidder (For both technical and .
- Received 18 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to plans for the refurbishment of the Taoiseach's office at Government Buildings. 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).
- Received 20 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records from 26 June 2025-present about the following : 1. A copy of any records created within the OPW or received from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) or the Department of Transport in relation to matters raised in PAC file reference number R0172 PAC34 concerning the westport coast guard station.
- Received 21 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
This request refers to the proposed solar farm development by Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE), located near Belville, Monivea, Co. Galway, commonly referred to as the “Belville Solar Farm.” This includes any associated grid connection or infrastructure works linked to this development, and any records where the project is referred to under a different internal name or reference. This request also covers any proposed Phase 2 or Phase 3 expansions, whether publicly announced or not, and any Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or fire safety-related assessments that may involve flood risk or surface water management. Specifically, I request: 1. Flood Risk and Drainage Records Assessments, surveys, or reports regarding flood risk, surface water, or drainage related to the project area. Internal memos, advice, or correspondence concerning potential impacts of the proposed development on flood management or watercourses. Records of recommended mitigation measures or conditions related to flooding or drainage. 2. Correspondence and Engagement Emails, letters, or meeting notes between OPW and the project developer (PCRE) or their representatives. Correspondence between OPW and Galway County Council, ABP, EPA, EirGrid, ESB Networks, or other statutory bodies regarding the project. Internal discussions or advice relating to future phases, BESS/fire safety, or cumulative flood/drainage impacts. 3. Geospatial and Mapping Data Any maps, GIS data, or spatial analyses showing the project area in relation to flood zones, watercourses, drainage infrastructure, or flood risk management measures. Records showing potential constraints, overlays, or mitigation requirements relevant to the project.
- Received 29 August 2025Decided —Office of Public Works
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