Office of Public Works

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the renovation/restoration of a damaged gate at the Phoenix Park. This record to be broken down (line by line) and 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. - copies of any high-level correspondence with regard to cost overruns or delays involving this project. 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).

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All documents: 1. Regarding the ownership of the property described in the attached map by OPW including the date of acquisition and copies of documents 2.Details of all transactions carried out by the OPW in relation to the said property 3. Details of all correspondence issued or received by the OPW in relation to said property

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Under the FOI Act to request: OPW manual / records related to deer management, deer culling and humane dispatch of deer Description of records: health and safety practices, checklists, animal welfare issues, carcass disposal etc as used by operatives in Phoenix Park For context: IDC trains licenced deer hunters under a LANTRA accredited programme to respond to requests by competent authorities for humane dispatch of deer IDC via Chairman, Ashley Glover requested the records via email on 29th Jan, again via meeting with Paul McDonnell, Parks Superintendent on 14th April. Mr McDonnell showed the documents in question, and ran through to confirm the scope of the records, but subsequently refused to release a copy of records to IDC (via email 17th April). Mr McDonnell instead referred IDC to a health and safety consultant (Mark Daniels in UK) to commission equivalent records. As a volunteer humane dispatch service, IDC would not be in a position to fund such an undertaking, so are requesting the records under FOI Please note this request is for the current manual / records (dated 2016). IDC understand that OPW intend to review these manuals

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I request access to the following records: 1. The final Quadra risk report for Lime Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge and corresponding OPW briefing documentation. 2. Documents and correspondence relating to the right of way at Batty Langley Lodge at the time of its purchase by the OPW. 3.The pedestrian priority policies for Lime Avenue since 11 Sept 2023 and proof of publication/sign off date. Please process this request in accordance with the FOI Act 2014

Office of Public Works

Please release under FOI all information relating to engagement by phone, in-person, or by email between OPW and DPER in relation to the business case to get approval for funding to make a bid on Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare. This relates to the bid in September 2022.

Office of Public Works

Under Freedom of Information, I am requesting all records: correspondence, notes, minutes, briefings, emails, texts, records of calls, diary invites, WhatsApp messages, messages on Microsoft Teams or on any other social or messaging platforms (including any drafts) of engagements between the Chairperson of OPW (Mr John Conlon) and OPW officials since his appointment as chair in relation to the Castletown demesne, the community of Celbridge or any community groups involved in the current situation regarding Castletown. I am not requesting any previously released records.

Office of Public Works

I am writing to request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking a breakdown of all costs associated with the provision and/or upgrading of the toilet facilities at Skellig Michael. Specifically, I would like records covering the planning, construction, maintenance, and any associated consultancy or logistical costs for these facilities. I would appreciate if the information could be provided electronically, ideally in its original format. To assist with the search, I am particularly interested in records covering the period 1 January 2018 to present, though I welcome any welcome any earlier documentation if relevant. Please let me know if you require any clarification in order to process this request. I am happy to refine the scope if necessary to reduce potential fees or administration burden.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the number and copies of all customer service complaints in relation to the Castletown House/Estate/Demense and the status of same since July 2023 by month.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request a list of all successful land and/or property acquisitions completed by the OPW between January 1st 2020 and December 31st 2023. The costs can be redacted if they are of a commercially sensitive nature. I would prefer the report in electronic format if possible.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any health and safety reports or condition reports associated with the state property at 59 Dawson Street. - a record of how much has been spent by the OPW on the hire or purchase of scaffolding for the building. This record to be broken down by year. - a copy of any internal records referring or relating to the high cost or cost overruns arising from the hire or purchase of scaffolding at the site. - a copy of any scoping documents associated with restoration works to the facade of the building and the removal of its cladding.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the number of requests under FOI in relation to the Castletown House/Estate/Demense, the status of same and if refused the reason for refusal, since July 2023 by month.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for OPW's response to the 40 breaches of the Protocol that occurred at the gates of Castletown at and on Lime Avenue and were notified to OPW management. Further information was requested by the chairman of the Ministerial Working Group. This information was provided but subsequently no response was ever received. I request a copy of this response together with the details as to how these breaches were investigated

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I would like to request records of any correspondence between the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence, or the U.S. State Department and OPW since 19 January 2025 relating to any of: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”); Federal Anti-Discrimination Law; or Executive Order 14173. I am making this request in a personal capacity. Please provide records in electronic format and include a schedule of records.

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I wish to make a FOI request for any and all emails, memos, reports, minutes of meetings, request for tenders, review of tenders, appointments of consultants, scope of work for consultants from July 2023 to date in relation to the decision to appoint external Consultants to advise on data protection matters for the OPW. These records should be/would be held in the Chairman’s office, Director of Corporate Services, Human Resources section but may also be held in other sections of OPW.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the handling and processing of FOI-0015-2025. For avoidance of doubt, this was a request made by me for a report which was refused in a deliberately misleading way by the OPW under Section 15(1)(f) of the FOI Act. 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 submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking the following information related to Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare: A list of all contractors (companies or individuals) engaged by the OPW to carry out grounds or land maintenance works (including landscaping, gardening, or other related services) at or around Castletown House for each year from 2021 to 2023 (inclusive). The total cost incurred by the OPW for these services, broken down by year (2021, 2022, and 2023). Please provide this information in electronic format.

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 business case for year 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Please provide this information in electronic format.

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 risk assessments for years between 2020 and 2024. Please provide this information in electronic format.

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: Any correspondences/proposals from the OPW grounds staff to the OPW management team for a new car park and the decisions made in response to these proposals for years 2020 to 2025. Meeting minutes from the meeting(s) the OPW management had with the Castletown House staff in relation to the proposals for a new carpark. Please provide this information in electronic format.

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: Correspondence between OPW and the Office of Ombudsman in relation to Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare between 2023 and 2025. Please provide this information in electronic format, preferably in its original formatting.

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The OPW undertook a public survey of people's views on the current challenges at Castletown House and Estate which closed on 6/2/2024. The survey was conducted in partnership with Systra. Under Freedom of Information, I am requesting - copies of the raw data, - results (including drafts) and - any report (including drafts) and emails associated with the results.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I am seeking All emails, correspondence, memos, briefings and meeting notes sent about Castletown House and gaining access to it since January 2024. I would preferably like to receive the above in its original format and via email.

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Correspondence from upper management and supporting documents assigning Lime Avenue, Castletown House as pedestrian, with limited exception, when the M4 entrance opened.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of information about ten capital projects by the Department, completed or almost completed within the past five years, with the most significant cost variances, including the names of the projects and the level of cost variances.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking copies of the following documents: - Correspondence relating to the elevator in the Dublin Castle Record Tower between the project lead on behalf of the OPW and elevator in the Dublin Castle Record Tower. - A memo prepared in relation to the elevator in the Dublin Castle Record Tower by the project lead for the Chairman of the OPW / or other senior OPW staff - A breakdown of costs incurred for the elevator in the Dublin Castle Record Tower - Initial costings for the elevator in the Dublin Castle Record Tower I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2021 - 1/4/2025. I would prefer to receive this information in electronic

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Under the 2014 FOI act can I get the following: Can I receive all the minutes of the OPW and Insurance Ireland working group from January 2023 to present.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records to cover the period 1 January 2025-present: 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 Please exclude any emails concerning administrative matters with the meeting (e.g., setting a time, change of time, food to be served, etc).

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request the following records which I believe to be held by Department: A copy of correspondence between Athlone Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Minister Kevin Boxer Moran (including responses) since January 1st.

Office of Public Works

Please accept the following as an application under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014. I am seeking the following records: 1. I am seeking records relating to all adverse possession cases successfully taken against OPW properties/lands. Specifically, I am seeking: - The locations and addresses of said properties. - The relevant Land Registry folios (where applicable). - The date adverse possession was granted. This should include any successful adverse possession case, whether this involved a court case or not. The time frame I am referring to is from 2000 to present.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the construction/reconstruction/restoration of a wall at the Hill of Tara. This record to be broken down (line by line) and in as much detail as possible e.g. design, construction materials, labour etc. For avoidance of doubt, it is this project: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2022/06/29/the-hill-of-tara-a-disgrace/ - copies of the business case, cost benefit analysis, planning or scoping documents associated with the above project. - copies of any high-level correspondence with regard to cost overruns or delays involving this project

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Under the freedom of Information act, I would like to seek the following information. I confirm I am not seeking any personal details. I confirm my request for this information is directly connected to my proposal for a WW1 memorial in St. Stephen's Green Park to remember those who came home from WW1. I am seeking a time frame of 14th October 2019 to 24th February 2025. I am seeking information in relation to a proposed World War 1 memorial to be located in St. Stephens Green Park, Dublin 2 managed by the OPW. I am seeking all emails, memos, policy documents, notes (including meetings and telephone calls), advice/s, telephone calls made and received and letters. I am seeking details of all correspondence in relation to this proposal between the OPW and the Minister for Arts and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Taoiseach Department and any representations and correspondence made by external bodies to include the Irish War Memorial Trustees and the Royal British Legion and any relevant organisations and persons.

Office of Public Works

I am requesting all records under FOI of engagements between the new Minister of State (Mr Kevin Moran) and the former Ministers of State with responsibility for OPW in relation to the Castletown estate. Engagements I am interested in are correspondence, notes, minutes, briefings (including drafts of these), dates of meetings as well as ones on electronic platforms. The timeframe for this request is from the election of the new government to date and I would prefer the information by email.

Office of Public Works

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the OPW dated between January 1, 2024, and the date of this request: - records of any reports, survey, or any other such report associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any business case, cost benefit analysis, feasibility analysis or other such document associated with developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork - records of any correspondence between the Irish Coast Guard and the OPW regarding developing a Coast Guard facility at Castlefreke, Co Cork

Office of Public Works

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am seeking the OPI FOI Logs for years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Please provide this information in electronic format, preferably in its original formatting.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any correspondence or communications between Minister Moran and the OPW chairman with regard to the following projects: the Leinster House bicycle shelter, the Leinster House security hut, the reconstruction of a wall at Lansdowne House. - a copy of any briefings prepared for Minister Moran with regard to any of the above projects. - a copy of notes/minutes of any meeting held by Minister Moran with staff of the OPW with regard to any of the above projects. 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.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all internal audits completed in 2023 and 2024. 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). REVISED REQUEST I would be happy to refine it to these five: Review of License Fee Management Review of Heritage Database Review of Per Cent for Art Review of Procurement In Intermediate Projects Review of Technical Advisory Services

Office of Public Works

I wish to receive under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: Records of all current leases (also known as grace and favour contracts or arrangements) of publicly owned buildings that the OPW has with private or non-state bodies to include: - location of the property - body or organisation leasing/occupying the property - terms of the lease, including duration

Office of Public Works

I am making the following request under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like a list of all OPW projects which required ministerial approval between July 1, 2020 and December 18, 2022. Please include the name of the project, the date it was approved and the estimated budget for the project when it was approved.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for all safety/risk assessments/reports prepared by or on behalf of the OPW in respect of vehicles on Lime Avenue in Castletown House from September 2023 to date. In particular all safety/risk assessments/reports and all correspondence relating to the decision to remove traffic management from Lime Avenue.

Office of Public Works

I am applying under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information. 1. All documentation, correspondence, email, letter, internal meeting notes and any other documents concerning the OPW proposed purchase of the lands at Castletown demesne in 2023. This will include the correspondence with Cushman and Wakefield the vendors of the lands.

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I wish only to proceed with Part Three of this request, which should cover the period since the Chairman's appointment. Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any records held referring or relating to the decision of the Chairman to move his day-to-day office from OPW HQ in Trim to leased offices in Dublin. - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in facilitating the move outlined above. - a copy of any expense/subsistence claims made by the chairman in the period since the move from Trim to the offices in Dublin.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All documents outlining maintenance tasks and/or the processes for completing maintenance tasks, including but not limited to the removal or transfer of equipment or furniture, from the OPW to Merrion Contracting pertaining to the Irish Museum of Modern Art from August 2023 I would prefer to receive this information electronically and in its original formatting.

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Under Freedom of Information legislation please may I have a copy of all the quotes for services to be provided and/or invoices supplied to the Department for the planned celebrations at Dublin Castle for the referenda results on March 9th 2024? This would include the booked performers e.g. Panti Bliss, stage provided, sound system etc. Please may also have a copy of all invoices which were paid by the Department for this event.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to - copies of any representations received by your organisation recommending / asking that you close your account on X (formerly Twitter), and copies of any internal notes, memoranda, position papers, submissions, recommendations, or any other record dealing with the issue of continued use, or discontinuation of use, of X.

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I would like all internal emails discussing past due foi requests from the OPW in the last year (12 months). I would also like reasons for the delay, and the decision makers in charger of internal review.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of the external audit report on the Leinster House bike shelter project carried out by Deloitte - copies of all correspondence and other records relating to a press query by Darragh Mc Donagh in relation to the external audit dated January 8, and subsequent emails dated January 20, January 22, and January 23, to include but not limited to internal communications between officials and communications staff - a copy of the original request for an external audit by the OPW to Deloitte, terms of reference, and other correspondence

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred by the OPW in the construction/reconstruction/restoration of a wall at Bective Abbey, Co Meath. This record to be broken down (line by line) and 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. - copies of any high-level correspondence with regard to cost overruns or delays involving this project.

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I am writing to formally request access to documents under AIE. I am seeking the following information regarding flooding-related case and policies. Documents and Records Regarding McKeown v. Minister for the Environment (2013), including: Any court documents, judgments, or summaries related to the case. Correspondence between the Minister’s office and other government bodies (e.g., Local authority, OPW, EPA) regarding the case. Reports or findings from independent investigations into flooding incidents mentioned in the case. Records Regarding Environmental and Flood Management Policies or Measures implemented by the Department of the Environment / Local authority that may have a bearing on flooding events and infrastructure failures Any communications or reports between the Minister for the Environment and other public bodies or stakeholders (such as the local authorities, OPW or EPA) about flood prevention, infrastructure management, water and stormwater management

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the external audit carried out by Deloitte on behalf of the OPW surrounding the cost of the Leinster House bike shelter and the delivery of value for money for the taxpayer. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I request the following records: Correspondence, communications, minutes of meetings, notes taken at meetings and emails between the OPW and SIPTU regarding Castletown House and Demesne and/or staff who work at Castletown House and Demesne and/or access to Castletown House and Demesne by SIPTU members. Scope of request 1st April 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the recent decision to amend the opening hours of Castletown House and Demesne to between 9:30 am to 4:30pm including who made the decision, the minutes of meetings and/or any records relating to the approval of the revised opening hours. Scope of request 1st September 2023 to the date of the request. Records detailing the expenditure by the OPW on security and security measures for Castletown House and Demesne between 1st January 2023 to the date of the request. A copy of the public procurement process, a copy of all correspondence and communications to and from OPW, a copy of the contract/approved tender and all invoices paid by the OPW in relation to the engagement of a private contractor by the OPW to construct a car park on OPW lands at Castletown in or about September 2023. Scope of request: 1st May 2023 to date of request. Records detailing the engagement of an “Independent Facilitator”, Mr. Niall Quinn BL by the OPW, including the brief issued to Mr. Quinn, invoices issued by Mr. Quinn and correspondence between the OPW and Mr. Quinn incl. the terms of Mr. Quinn’s engagment. Scope of request is from 1st April 2023 to the date of the request.