Office of Public Works
FOI Requests — 1,445 records (page 8 of 29)
- Received 15 September 2023Decided 13 October 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the same information which issued in response to FOI 33-2021 but updated to cover the calendar years 2021, 2022, and the first two quarters of 2023. - the number of individuals to which the above information refers.
- Received 11 September 2023Decided 9 October 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all briefing documents provided by the OPW to the Taoiseach/Department of the Taoiseach on the topic of modular homes for Ukrainian refugees; The time period can be limited to 1/6/2023 to 11/9/2023.
- Received 21 August 2023Decided 15 September 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Please provide copies of all correspondences with Mayo County Council and Failte Eireann and the Department of Heritage regarding the funding for the new visitor centre in the Ceide Fields Co Mayo. Please provide copies of all notes of meetings in relation to this issue.
- Received 1 August 2023Decided 30 August 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: A list of heritage sites under the care of the OPW, where staff are employed by the OPW (ie to facilitate tours/events at the site) The number of staff currently employed at each site mentioned at part 1 (or average staff number for the past year), and comparable figures for the last ten years A breakdown of different pay brackets for staff working for the OPW, and details of the numbers of staff on each pay grade at each OPW site mentioned in part 1. If possible, could you please provide the information in tabular form.
- Received 31 July 2023Decided 29 August 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
Tender results for: OJEU Contract Notice Reference No. 2022/S 078-197563 National Archives Ireland - Archival Repository Project.
- Received 1 August 2023Decided 16 August 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection, fabric or condition report that has been carried out by the OPW on the GPO (and its associated offices). This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2023 to date.
- Received 12 July 2023Decided 9 August 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any emails received with regard to problems or issues with facilities at Phoenix House, Conyngham Road, from either of the two following organisations in the period 1 Jan to date: a/ the Insolvency Service, and b/ Garda ICT.
- Received 11 July 2023Decided 1 August 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the general weekly reports on the Skelligs in the period 1 April 2023 to date of receipt of request. For avoidance of doubt, it is the same type of weekly reports that were released to me on 14 Feb 2022 by Jacqueline McHale where I sought records relating to drone sightings.
- Received 28 June 2023Decided 21 July 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to any record which lists additional facilities or services recommended or provided in your department / office / body for cyclists since publication of the Government’s Climate Action Plan in 2022
- Received 28 June 2023Decided 5 July 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access any record which is a formal delegation of a function or functions by the head of your body under section 20 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and which is currently in force. I am not seeking past / revoked / lapsed instruments of delegation.
- Received 6 June 2023Decided 30 June 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records: Any correspondence between The OPW and central government departments relating to the future use of the General Post Office in Dublin, and An Post’s relocation from the site, between 01/01/23 and 05/06/23.
- Received 15 June 2023Decided 26 June 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. I would like to request access to the following: All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes, meeting minutes, documents, submissions) between the OPW and local authorities relating to the identification of sites for modular homes between March 2022 up to June 6th 2023. All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes, meeting minutes, documents, submissions) between the OPW and the Department of Children relating to the timeline of delivery for 700 modular home units between March 2022 to June 6th 2023. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received 2 May 2023Decided 8 June 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
I gcomhréir le hAlt 12 de chuid an Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise, iarraim rochtain ar thaifid: neamh-phearsanta. Seo iad na taifid atá iarraidh agam ná: Táim ag iarriadh gach leagan den Phlean Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide, atá de dhualgas ag gach eagraíocht a bheith acu de réir an Acht Aeráide, le 1. Sonraí iomlán de gach Phleann a bhí agat ó dul-i-bhfeidhm an Achta 2. Dáta ar a foilsíodh gach Plean 3. Dáta ar a chuaigh gach Plean i bhfeidhm 4. An méid airgead, miondhealaithe de réir cúiseanna na gcoastas, a caitheadh ar chruthú agus ar chur i bhfeidhm gach Plean In accordance with article 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to records: non-personal In accordance with article 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, I request access to records: non-personal These are the records that I have requested. I want every version of the Climate Action Plan, which every organisation is required to have under the Climate Act, with Complete detals of every plan that you have had since the coming-into-effect of the Act. The date each Plan was published. The date each plan was implemented. The amount of money, subdivided according to the reason for each cost, spent on the creation and implementation of each Plan
- Received 11 April 2023Decided 7 June 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under Freedom of Information can I request all records on the following: All travel and accommodation costs associated with St Patrick's Day foreign engagements this year, 2023, for senior/junior ministers in the Department of OPW. To include: costs for both senior and junior ministers in the department. costs for their advisors & staff. details and cost of any gift given by same senior/junior ministers during their trips. details of any gifts received by same senior/junior ministers during their trips.
- Received 12 April 2023Decided 11 May 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014: This request is limited to the buildings of the following: - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Department of the Taoiseach - Houses of the Oireachtas For the above listed departments/buildings, please provide the following documents - The total number of CCTV cameras in operation in each of these departments; - Datasheets (where available) for cameras under operation and marketing materials provided by the vendor/manufacturer of these CCTV cameras to OPW;
- Received 6 April 2023Decided 28 April 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of details of email correspondence sent to Minister Patrick O'Donovan's office from members of the public between 1 January and 31 March. I am specifically seeking the number of emails sent by the public containing the terms "trans", "transgender", "transgenderism", "gender", and "sexuality" (with a breakdown of the number of emails which mention each term); and I am also seeking the number of emails sent by the public containing the terms "eviction", "eviction ban". If possible, I am also requesting the release of all pieces of correspondence sent between 1 January and 31 March to the office of the Minister of State containing these terms.
- Received 28 March 2023Decided 26 April 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the absence of public toilet facilities on the Blasket Islands. This request to cover the period 1 Sept 2022 to date. - copies of any records held referring or relating to the use of ruins as toilet facilities during the same time period.
- Received 29 March 2023Decided 25 April 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting access to the following records: An accessible copy of the complete state property register as at the date this request is processed I would like to receive the requested records electronically by email in Excel/XLS format, if possible. If XLS format is not possible, PDF format would also be acceptable
- Received 20 March 2023Decided 18 April 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection reports or other such condition reports associated with the PAS' project for refurbishment of its headquarters. - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval document associated with the above project. - a database/spreadsheet/record broken down in as much detail as possible outlining all expenditure, refurbishment, office equipment costs etc incurred during this project.
- Received 14 March 2023Decided 12 April 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. :: A copy of all correspondence between the OPW and the Revenue in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Sarsfield House from October 1 2022 to present :: A copy of all correspondence between the OPW and Limerick city and county council in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Sarsfield House from October 1 2022 to present :: A copy of all correspondence between the OPW and the Limerick 2030 company in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Sarsfield House from October 1 2022 to present
- Received 17 January 2023Decided 5 April 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Children on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of the Taoiseach on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. Copies of all correspondence between the OPW and Department of Housing on the topic of the provision of accommodation for refugees from Ukraine. For the purposes of narrowing the scope of the request the following search terms can be used: 1. Delay/s 2. Objection/s 3. Challenge/s 4. Cost 5. Planning 6. Infrastructure 7. Pressure 8. Problem/s 9. Construction 10. Build Please provide full email threads in instances where the search term only appears in one of the emails found. The time period involved can be limited to 14/10/2022 to 17/1/2023.
- Received 25 January 2022Decided 24 March 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act for the following records: Correspondence between Clare County Council and the OPW in 2021 and 2022 in relation to preservation of/conservation of the Poulnabrone portal dolmen in the Burren, Co Clare, and security arrangements at the site. Copy of correspondence from security staff at the Poulnabrone portal dolmen in the Burren, Co Clare in relation to trying to keep the site secure and trying to keep the public from touching/climbing on the dolmen in 2021 and 2022.
- Received 17 February 2023Decided 20 March 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
All non person internal and external reports, memos, emails, minutes of meetings, correspondence, reviews, overviews and other such documentation not limited to the areas outlined below which may impact my health, safety and welfare at work in the Garda National Repository, Garda Complex, Shanowen Road, Santry, Dublin 9 DO9 X329. - Health & Safety Reports - Asbestos in the building - Exposed walls, floors etc - Silica in building - exposed walls & floors - Mechanical & Electrical - Plumbing including water supply and storage - Fire Escape from office
- Received 11 January 2023Decided 16 March 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
I wish to apply under the freedom of information act for all information regarding the acquisition from Dublin City Council of the former Magdalen Laundry institution at Sean McDermott Street and all its lands. This request to include all records of phone conversations, emails, and meetings. I am applying for hard and soft copies of correspondence and details of information meetings with local councillors regarding this disposal to the OPW. All correspondence between OPW and DCC and others and all plans for the future of this site including any proposals for a record of former institutional files and records, any proposal for a memorial, or commemorative garden at this particular site. Also, what consultations if any took place with any individual who is a resident of a residential institution as described in the Ryan Report or any other Government report into such institutions? Further, what if any, consultations took place with the local community? And all information regarding anybody, or group/organisation making representation or engaging with the OPW with regards the development of these lands or any suggestion regarding a site of consciousness, memorial site or library?
- Received 9 February 2023Decided 7 March 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking the following: The Minutes, Emails and/or Notes for any meetings/communications between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with Dublin City Council Planning Department and/or the Conservation Office of Dublin City Council concerning the creation of the Christmas Crib in Stephens Green, Dublin 2 in the open-sided summer house/pavilion beside the ornamental lake. The Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures Reference No. for the summer house/pavilion is RPS Ref. No. 7756.
- Received 2 February 2023Decided 3 March 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am requesting access to records/contracts relating to the lease of facilities for the Department of Social Protection in Swords, Co. Dublin to include inter alia buildings, car parking spaces etc. I understand that the Department of Social Protection operates at least two offices located at: 23 Mainscourt, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin
- Received 19 January 2023Decided 1 March 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would like to request records relating to works carried out by the company, Designer Group, and any affiliates or associated firms. These to include relating to, but not be limited to: All works carried out and payments made to Designer Group for works carried out for the Department of an Taoiseach for the years 2019 to 2023 inclusive, and any contracts or tenders in situ for 2023
- Received 31 January 2023Decided 27 February 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a spreadsheet/database of incidents of intimidation, harassment, threats made against employees of the OPW by members of the public in the period 2021 and 2022. Ideally, this record would include the number of incidents, the month or year in which they happened, a brief line description of what was involved, and a general location of the country for where the incident took place.
- Received 23 January 2023Decided 20 February 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking the following Copies of all invoices and receipts associated with the refurbishment of the Government press centre in Government Buildings between January 1 2022 and the date of this request
- Received 7 February 2023Decided 16 February 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, all correspondence between the OPW and Abbey Theatre in relation to the theatre’s redevelopment since the start of 2021.
- Received 25 January 2023Decided 14 February 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
I am applying under the Freedom of information Act 2014 for the following non-personal non-identifying information: to ask the Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, and his HR/Pensions Units the number of Civil/Public Servants, Professional & Industrial staff in his Department in the last 10 years who have been granted full-service retirement of 40 years for compassionate/discretionary reasons when they retired on ill health grounds (on the advice of a medical advisor). (1) Can he please indicate the number of recipients whom full service has been awarded to, even, if it was beyond their nearest potential service age for retirement of 60 or 65 (whichever is applicable to their status) i.e., despite 40yrs being beyond their official retirement age they were not paid just to the nearest pensionable age but instead were awarded full pension. (2) How many years were granted to these retirees in these particular cases.
- Received 19 January 2023Decided 9 February 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - an anonymised copy of all complaints made to the customers service officer at the following heritage sites in 2022: Kilkenny Castle & Parklands, Glendalough, Rock of Cashel, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Gaol, Castletown House, Brú na Boinne. - a table/spreadsheet/record indicating the number of complaints made to customer service officers re: each OPW heritage site in the period 2022.
- Received 17 January 2023Decided 2 February 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Could you please process my FOI request as follows :- A list of the name, grade and division of each civil servant in the Office of Public Works (OPW).
- Received 3 January 2023Decided 27 January 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request: The total number of deer killed during culls in the Phoenix Park in (i) 2021 and (ii) 2022 The total number of deer culls conducted in Phoenix Park in (i) 2021 and (ii) 2022 A copy of all documents that relate to these culls, to include information on how the culls were conducted, how the carcasses were disposed of, etc.
- Received 29 November 2022Decided 20 January 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any snag lists relating to Walter Scott House. - a copy of any correspondence between the OPW and An Garda Síochána with regard to the rectification of snags at Walter Scott House. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 July 2022 to date of receipt.
- Received 4 October 2022Decided 18 January 2023Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: A record of all minutes of meetings and any emails exchanged between OPW personel and relevant bodies or government departments or local authorities to decide where modular homes for Ukrainian refugees would be built in Kildare and more specifically Newbridge.
- Received 3 January 2023Decided 17 January 2023RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the decision by the OPW not to go ahead with a live feed of the solstice at Newgrange in 2022. This request to cover the period 1 Oct 2022 to date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 6 December 2022Decided 6 January 2023GrantedOffice of Public Works
Re: Statutory Consultation, Proposed Cashen Estuary Pump Infrastructure for the Feale OPW Arterial Drainage scheme as published on 27 May 2022. I refer to the above and confirm that I am the Chairperson of a local committee representing the views/concerns of some farmers/householders/business people in the affected area of the proposed drainage scheme. I also confirm that our committee made a submission to the OPW by the due date of 8/7/22. I now request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, copies of all submissions/observations made to the OPW concerning the proposed scheme by any group or organisation including: 1 Bird Watch Ireland 2 Friends of the Earth 3 NPWS 4 The Department of the Environment 5 Any other submissions I also request confirmation of the date of these submissions and the date they were received in the Office of Public Works
- Received 29 November 2022Decided 28 December 2022Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held by the Minister, his special adviser, or the chairman of the OPW referring or relating to the hosting of a 'live crib' at St Stephen's Green. This request to cover the period in which this matter has been under consideration over recent months. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
- Received 22 November 2022Decided 20 December 2022GrantedOffice of Public Works
This is a formal request, on behalf of The FORSA Executive Grades Branch of The Department of Social Protection, to the Freedom of Information officer of the Office of Public Works, under the terms of The Freedom of Information Act 2014. This seeks to request any and all correspondence between Office of Public Works and Department of Social Protection in relation to the INTREO Office on Cork Street, Dublin The request is seeking sight of all communication received by Office of Public Works from Department of Social Protection which outlines any changes to the INTREO Office at this location .
- Received 22 November 2022Decided 20 December 2022GrantedOffice of Public Works
This is a formal request, on behalf of The FORSA Executive Grades Branch of The Department of Social Protection, to the Freedom of Information officer of the Office of Public Works, under the terms of The Freedom of Information Act 2014. This seeks to request all correspondence between Office of Public Works and Department of Social Protection in relation to the change of use of the former INTREO Office on Navan Road, Dublin to a Garda Office. The request is seeking sight of all communication received by Office of Public Works from Department of Social Protection which outlines why the INTREO Office was not retained and renovated as was the stated intention when staff were relocated on a temporary basis to facilitate the work involved.
- Received 1 November 2022Decided 30 November 2022GrantedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: * The number of parking spaces currently rented/leased by the OPW on behalf of public bodies. * A county-by-county breakdown of where these spaces are rented. * The cost, per county, to rent these spaces annually. * A public body-by-public body breakdown of spaces rented and the annual costs incurred for each public body.
- Received 23 November 2022Decided 23 November 2022Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
I would like to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following records: All records from 01/05/2022 to date in relation to the 30km/h speed limit in the park.
- Received 18 November 2022Decided 7 November 2022RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of any inspection reports or other such condition reports associated with the PAS' project for refurbishment of its headquarters. - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, sanction or approval document associated with the above project. - a database/spreadsheet/record broken down in as much detail as possible outlining all expenditure, refurbishment, office equipment costs etc incurred during this project.
- Received 7 October 2022Decided 21 October 2022RefusedOffice of Public Works
Under the FOI Act 2014: This request is limited to the buildings of the following: - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Department of the Taoiseach - Houses of the Oireachtas For the above listed departments/buildings, please provide the following documents - The total number of CCTV cameras in operation in each of these departments; - Datasheets (where available) for cameras under operation and marketing materials provided by the vendor/manufacturer of these CCTV cameras to OPW; Please note this request does not seek the location of the cameras or where they are affixed in the buildings. I believe such this may allay any/all security concerns.
- Received 21 October 2022Decided 21 October 2022RefusedOffice of Public Works
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan and representatives of Aughinish Alumina. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Mr O'Donovan and representatives of Aughinish Alumina. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2022 to 13/10/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received 26 September 2022Decided 7 October 2022RefusedOffice of Public Works
under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information: Records of all payments made by OPW for products manufactured by the company Hikvision since 2011. For your information, these products chiefly relate to CCTV technology. I seek the information broken down by year and the type of product/service which was being purchased.
- Received 4 October 2022Decided 7 October 2022RefusedOffice of Public Works
I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information: -Records of all payments made by the OPW to ABCO Electrical. Broken down by date of payment and the services rendered.
- Received 8 September 2022Decided 5 October 2022Part-GrantedOffice of Public Works
This is a request under the FOI Act. Please send me copies, in a digital format, of park ranger incident report logs relating to deer in Phoenix Park in 2021 and so far in 2022.
- Received 13 September 2022Decided 22 September 2022GrantedOffice of Public Works
This is a request under the FOI Act. Please send me records which show the energy rating (as shown on DER Certs) for all public buildings under the management of the OPW (I believe it is about 200) in 2022. Please also send me records showing how much has been spent on each building to upgrade their energy rating since the climate action plan was launched in 2019.