Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following: A copy of any briefings, reports and minutes prepared for any Quarterly Liaison Meetings in 2025 with the department under which this organisation sits Please provide the requested documents in electronic format and an acknowledgement letter as soon as possible. Please also provide a schedule of records with the final decision for each record identified, whether refused release or released.

Office of Public Works

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to records held by the Office of Public Works. I am seeking the following records: The Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW's diary for 1st November 2025, in particular, whether he attended the memorial event of Manchán Magan at the Hill of Uisneach (National Monument) on that date, and when he received an invitation/RSVP'd for the same. Also, records and notes of the enforcement actions taken by OPW National Monuments pertaining to the then proposed Hill of Uisneach event, as reported to them for enforcement on 6th October 2025. I would like to receive these records by email.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any assessments carried out in relation to accessibility for people with disabilities at Kilkenny Castle. - a copy of any business case, cost benefit analysis, or any other such analysis associated with any proposal to provide better access for people with disabilities to Kilkenny Castle. - a copy of any health and safety assessment or report associated with the use of a temporary ticket desk at Kilkenny Castle. 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).

Office of Public Works

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for access to records held by the Office of Public Works. I am seeking the following records: A copy of the OPW permission granted for the use of Hill of Uisneach (National Monument reference no.155) for the spreading of funerary ashes of Manchán Magan on 1st November 2025, and any OPW or National Monuments Division costs and expenditure for the same event, such as staff, fencing, security or clean-up.

Office of Public Works

I request access, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, to records held by the Office of Public Works relating to fire safety, building compliance, and capital remediation at Citywest Convention Centre / Citywest Hotel following Health and Safety Authority inspections in October 2022. This request concerns the OPW’s role as property owner / works authority, and does not seek HSA inspection records already released. Specifically, I seek: Requests, referrals, or escalations received by OPW from DCEDIY or any other public body from October 2022 to 31 December 2023 concerning: fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, exit signage, compartmentation, evacuation routes, or other life-safety works at Citywest. OPW assessments, responses, or decisions in relation to those requests, including: costings, feasibility assessments, decisions to defer, phase, or decline works, reliance on temporary or interim measures. Records addressing building or fire safety compliance implications of: prolonged emergency use, increased occupancy, or change in intensity of use since 2022. Any fire engineering advice, compliance assessments, or professional reports commissioned or relied upon by OPW in this period concerning Citywest. This request excludes: HSA-authored inspection reports already released,

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any briefings, Q&As, submissions, or other such discussion or preparatory documents prepared for Minister Moran for his visit to the IPAS centre in Westmeath in November. - a copy of any correspondence between the OPW and the Department of Justice and/or IPAS with regard to the visit. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

a log or list of all formal filming or photography requests made to the OPW over the past twelve months, the name of the company that made the request, a brief description of the request, the proposed location for filming, whether permission was granted, the reason for refusal of permission (if applicable), and whether a fee was paid. - also, the total amount collected in fees by the OPW for filming or photography permissions during the same period. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.E3507/E3507/E35

Office of Public Works

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking the following information related to Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare: OPW's Revised Valuation Report and Business case for year 2025.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any valuation reports associated with the purchase of the following land and/or previous attempts at purchase: https://www.thejournal.ie/castletown-house-opw-lands-purchase-6879821-Nov2025/?utm_source=shortlink - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval documents associated with the purchase. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make an FOI request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to discover the following records: All and full records of "Root of title" and "Good title" for the following offices: Áras an Uachtaráin, Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin, [D08 E1W3] Irish Defence Forces(Phoenix Park), McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin [7], [D07 A065] An Garda Síochana Headq Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin [2], [D02 XN27]. Leinster House, Kildare St, Dublin [2], [D02 XR20] General Post Office (GPO), O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin [1], [D01 F5P2] The Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin [7], [D07 A78X].

Office of Public Works

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

Office of Public Works

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

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any progress reports associated with the restoration and development of the Magazine Fort as a visitor attraction. - a copy of any records held referring or relating to cost overruns on the restoration and development of the Magazine Fort. 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).

Office of Public Works

All written correspondence, including emails, faxes, letters, reports, memos, texts including those on social messaging apps such as Whatsapp, from the 1st January 2025 to present on proposed refurbishment work of the Presidential private quarters at Aras an Uachtarain which started on Tuesday the 11th of November 2025. All written correspondence since 1st of January 2025 to present detailing schedule of works, associated costs, decant arrangements, invoices, as well as business case, for doing proposed refurbishment of the Presidential private quarters at Aras an Uachtarain which commended on the 11th of November 2025.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records: A copy of the most up-to-date tracker for the implementation of recommendations from audits; A list of all audits carried out in the last two years to include the month and year of the audit and the overall assurance rating;

Office of Public Works

Under the freedom of information act 2014 I am requesting the following. (1) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the lighting of the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (2) Details of who the tender was previously awarded to and who currently has the contract to light the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (3) How much money the OPW awarded to any person persons or companies for the lighting of the streetlamps in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (4) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the installment of bins in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (5) Details of who the tender was previously awarded to and who currently has the contract for the installing of bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (6) Who maintains the bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (7) How much money the OPW awarded any person persons or company for the instillation and maintenance of bins within the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (8) Details of a rubbish compressor which the OPW obtained to compress rubbish from bins in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (9) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the refurbishment of all and any gates in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (10) How much money did the OPW pay to have all and any gates restored in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (11) How much money did the OPW pay for storage of all and any gates in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024 (12) How many persons are employed to work in the Phoenix Park and what is the purpose of their employment. (13) How much money did the OPW make from charging car parking fees during blooms festival in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (14) Details of what was done with money made from charging parking fees during blooms festival in the Phoenix Park from 2007 to 2024. (15) Who decided to charge parking fees in the Phoenix Park during blooms festival from 2007 to 2024. (16) A copy of the tender that was advertised for the installing of bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (17) How much money did the OPW spend of having designated bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (18) A copy of the tender that was advertised for installing bollards along side the bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (19) How much money did the OPW spend on purchasing and installing bollards along side the bike lanes in the Phoenix Park. (20) Details of rent received if any from person or persons who live in the gate lodges which are under the control of the OPW. (21) A copy of all and any legislation which entitles the OPW to allow person or persons live in the gate lodges which are under the control of the OPW.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to records held relating to income generated from visitor and event activities at Castletown House and Parkland. Specifically, I am seeking: 1. Records showing annual income derived from functions, concerts, corporate events, and other venue hire (including the coffee shop) and playground membership at Castletown for each of the years 2018–2025. 2. Records showing annual income from guided tours, ticket sales, and other visitor services for the same period. 3. Any summary reports, spreadsheets, or financial statements which outline the above income categories, whether prepared for internal reporting or inclusion in OPW financial reviews. Please let me know if clarification or refinement of this request would assist in processing it efficiently.

Office of Public Works

Internal Audit carried out a review of travel and subsistence expenses and identified a possible issue with payroll taxes. The OPW made an unprompted voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners in relation to an under payment of €550, 110 relating to four years of expense claims. Interest of €110,559 and a penalty of €16,503 were paid to the Revenue Commissioners in 2022. A full review has been carried out with corrective measures put in place to ensure the OPW are tax compliant going forward. Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, please can I have a copy of The internal audit review of travel and subsistence The voluntary disclosure to the Revenue Commissioners The Revenue Commissioners reply to the OPW’s voluntary disclosure The full review that was carried out

Office of Public Works

I seek under the FOI Acts and Data Protection Acts and otherwise copies of my employment records from the Office of Public Works, Jonathan Swift Street, Trim Co. Meath C15 NX 36 I direct them to be sent to my solicitor Caroline Foran, 23 Rock Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Office of Public Works

I request to know the winning amount of money that won the rights to sheep grazing at Porchfields, Trim, Co. Meath in 2025 season.

Office of Public Works

I request to know the winning amount of money that won the rights to sheep grazing at Oldbridge, Co. Meath in 2025 season. I request to know how many tenders the OPW received for the grazing at Oldbridge, Co. Meath in 2025 season.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am writing to formally request access to records concerning planned Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procurements for the current financial year (2025/26). As part of our organisation’s interest in understanding upcoming ICT procurement initiatives, I kindly request access to the following information: 1. Details of the ICT budget and planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current financial year (2025/26). 2. Documentation outlining planned ICT procurements for FY 2025/26, including (but not limited to) hardware, software, ICT maintenance agreements, and related services. Transparency and accountability in public expenditure are paramount to us. We kindly ask for as much information as possible regarding these points.Should any part of the information be exempt from disclosure, please specify the relevant exemptions and the reasons for their application.

Office of Public Works

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking access to the following records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW), limited to the period 1 March to 30 June 2025, in relation to the Zach Bryan concerts held in Phoenix Park on 20th, 21st, and 22nd June 2025: 1. Resident Engagement and Access Planning Copies of any internal or external briefings, memos, or emails discussing: Access arrangements for residents of Phoenix Park Racecourse / Castleknock area Stewarding or traffic control affecting Ashtown Gate or Castleknock Road Distribution of resident notices, flyers, or communications 2. Correspondence with Third Parties Emails or letters between OPW and: Aiken Promotions Dublin City Council An Garda Síochána Wyse Property Management …specifically discussing resident access, traffic restrictions, or complaints received. 3. Event Authorisation and Oversight Any records showing OPW’s role in reviewing or approving public communication, access restrictions, or site control measures related to the concerts. I am not seeking: Personal data of any individuals other than myself Operational security or Garda-specific records Unrelated planning documentation Please provide the records electronically where possible. If the request is likely to exceed cost thresholds, I am happy to refine or limit further.

Office of Public Works

To Freedom of Information Department Could you supply me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) Copy of Event Management Plan for Zach Bryan concerts held at Phoenix Park on June 20-22

Office of Public Works

"All emails, correspondence, letters, notes and memos detailing sent between Princiapl officers themesleves and OPW officials and the landowner in connection to discussions and liaison with the landowner that bought the land that has access to the main/historical access gate that was used to gain access to the house? Between March 2024 and today

Office of Public Works

I am writing to request a breakdown of all costs associated with maintenance, presentation and operation of Barryscourt Castle in the last 10 years. Specifically, I would like to see the costs for raw materials as well as labour costs since 2014/2015. Any reports, assessments or studies in relating to the financial costs of Barryscourt Castle. Records of funding allocated or grants received for the castle.

Office of Public Works

Correspondence from the Minster, it's from 23 January 2025 to date. For the Chairman, it's 17 April 2024. and this is only in relation to one site, Donaghcumper, Co Kildare.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act, I request the following records: 1. A copy of the business case, or any revised or further business case, submitted by the OPW in relation to the proposed purchase of lands adjoining Castletown Hse (Folio no. KE3071F) between 1st January 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Communications to & from the Minister and/or the Dept of Public Expenditure, NDP & Reform in relation to the proposed purchase of lands adjoining Castletown Hse (Folio no. KE3071F) between 1st January 2020 to the date of this request. 3. A copy of any valuations carried out by or on behalf of the OPW in relation to the proposed purchase of the lands adjoining Castletown Hse(Folio no. KE3071F) Scope of request: 1st January 2020 to the date of this request. 4. Communications incl. emails between the OPW & the owner(s) of and/or agents for the owners of the land adjoining Castletown Hse (Folio no. KE3071F) between 4th September 2023 to the date of this

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection/condition/fabric reports referring or relating to leaks or water ingress at the NLI in the period 1 Jan 2023 to date. 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 copy of any condition, inspection reports, health and safety assessments relating to Emo Court or Altamount House. This should include any reports on roof condition for both of or either of the buildings. - a copy of any assessments of cost or business cases associated with plans for repair of issues relating to roof condition at either property.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of a staff handbook or document issued to staff regarding protocol at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, including but not limited to those instructing staff against wearing green while at work - copies of any documents outlining the dress code for staff at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre - copies of any guidelines issued to staff regarding sensitivities concerning the Orange community or visitors of a particular background

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: Any and all records, correspondence, briefings, memos, reports, or internal discussions held by the OPW concerning the potential or confirmed purchase, lease, or acquisition of the Citywest Hotel (located in Saggart, Co. Dublin), from January 1, 2021, to the present date. Any contracts, agreements, or memorandums of understanding between the OPW and any other parties related to the acquisition, use, or ongoing negotiations regarding the Citywest Hotel. Details of any due diligence processes or assessments carried out by or on behalf of the OPW concerning the acquisition of the Citywest Hotel. All communications (emails, letters, or meeting notes) between the OPW and: The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Department of Housing, The Department of Finance, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in relation to the Citywest Hotel. If any part of this request is likely to be refused under Section 15 or 37 of the Act, I would ask that you consider releasing any part of the documents that can be separated out under Section 18.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to any record which shows the budget set aside in your FOI body for the EU presidency in 2025 or 2026, and any record which shows staffing implications in 2025 and 2026 arising from the Irish EU Presidency I am seeking any single record, or the smallest number of records possible to provide the information sought - I am not seeking "any and all" such records. I am willing to agree to any change which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to 1. any business case drafted or considered (this will include business cases drafted but never submitted, and also any which were submitted but were not approved) in your FOI body in 2024 or in 2025 for the purchase of cameras or photography equipment which costs more than €500 (excluding VAT), 2. any invoices for cameras or photography equipment purchased in 2024 or 2025 with an invoice value exceeding €500 (excluding VAT) or rented in the same period with an invoice value exceeding €200. I am seeking all such records which were created in 2024 or 2025. In the Oireachtas, this request excludes all equipment purchased in or used by the Broadcasting Unit. I am willing to agree to any change which your FOI body suggests which will minimise work for your organisation and minimise or eliminate charges for me.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all correspondence between the OPW and the Oireachtas with regard to the installation of an accessible lift at the Leinster House complex. - a copy of any feasibility reports arising from a request from the Oireachtas for the provision of an accessible lift at the Leinster House complex. 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).

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for a copy of the Office of Public Work’s Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) as identified in “Record 1 of FOI-0092-2025” that I received last week. As a data subject whose personal data is collected and used by OPW, I wish to see how the RoPAs identified in Record 1 of FOI-0092-2025 comply with the GDPR’s principles of accountability as per Article 5 of the GDPR. Please forward a copy of these RoPAs to the undersigned by return email.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the proposed publication and/or publication of a report by Deloitte into the Leinster House bicycle shelter project. This request to cover the period 1 April 2025 to date. Searches of any mobile phones, handwritten notes, relevant private email addresses, messaging services and or Slack Channels (or similar communications platforms) should be considered when processing this request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. If planning to use a sharefile type service, please ensure it does not involve signing up for an account (a step that is not required for a non-personal FOI request).

Office of Public Works

A list of all capital projects undertaken by the Office of Public Works, within Government Buildings and the Houses of the Oireachtas, between January 1st 2020 and May 1st 2025 inclusive with an estimated cost of between €100,00 and €500,000.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking All emails, correspondence, memos, briefings and meeting notes in relation to a meeting held between Allan Shine and the OPW over use of a car park in Castletown. I would preferably like to receive the above in its original format and via email.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2014, can I request: Minutes of the meeting on March 3 between Jim Casey, Director of Engineering Services at the OPW and representatives from Arup, as referenced here. The briefing provided to Mr Casey ahead of the meeting and all correspondence made by Arup to the OPW ahead of the meeting Any correspondence, including any documents, exchanged between the OPW and Arup either before or after the meeting.

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Any reviews, audits, reports or briefing materials produced by OPW officials and received by the OPW Chair or the Minister for State (OPW) concerning modular housing for Ukrainian refugees from 01/09/2024 to date.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a record showing all costs relating to the refurbishment of Block J at Garda headquarters in the Phoenix Park

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking a breakdown of the spend on the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme per year under headings. I would like to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original format.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following: 1. The number of “Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) completed for each OPW business unit per year from 2019 to date. 2. The total expenditure on data protection specific software for “One Trust” and “DPOrganiser” from 2018 to present. 3. What sections of OPW have these software packages been rolled out to for use by staff in preparing RoPAs, and when? 4. The specific “Data Protection”qualifications of the current Data Protection Officer and their staff when commencing their duties in the Data Protection Unit in February 2025 and the data protection specific qualifications accredited to date 5. Minutes of meetings/emails etc between the Data Protection Commission and the Chairman’s Office from July 2024 to date Points 1-4 should be within the remit of the Data Protection Unit while point 5 may rest with the Chairman’s office/Director of Corporate Services.

Office of Public Works

Under the foi 204 act I am seeking the following records All correspondence between 2017 to 2025 between the OPW and the national gallery of ireland regarding the €124k x-ray and the development of a room within the gallery to hold the x-ray

Office of Public Works

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to obtain all available information related to the Office of Public Works, 2018 North Western Flood Risk Management Plan Report (FRMP_Final2018_RiverBasin_01.pdf), flood risk assessment for the Clonmany area, designated as an Area for Further Assessment (AFA).

Office of Public Works

Competition for a permit to carry passengers to Skellig Michael Multi Party framework tender ref. 4835717 We refer to the above competition published in the contract notice on 12 December 2024 (hereinafter the 'Competition') The competition follows an earlier with the same subject which was cancelled in February 2024 (hereinafter the 'Cancelled Competition) We seek copies of all documents and records covering internal and external communications, including all internal emails and memoranda and handwritten nots and documents

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014 I request a copy of the ‘Pricing Document – Part 4 – Schedule of Rates’ issued with OPW RFT ref A/409/1/21 (Measured Term Maintenance Contract, Dublin Region). I seek the document solely for market-testing purposes.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the NGI in the retrofitting of a lighting system at NGI (originally installed circa 2015). This record to be broken down (line by line) in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, planning or scoping documents associated with the above project.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any correspondence between the OPW and Sensori with regard to cost overruns or project delays in the delivery of the Leinster House bike shed project. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.