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I am requesting all records but not limited to the following under the Freedom of Information Act: - Correspondence between the Russian Embassy in Dublin and the OPW on the repair of the gate at the Russian Embassy on Orwell Rd. - The total cost of the repairs, fitting and all details of a new gate at the Russian Embassy - including the invoices. Details including gate type, etc. I am requesting the above correspondence to be sent to this email address and please also confirm receipt of this email.

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Under the FOI Act, can I find out how much has been spent in the last 20 years on the upkeep of a site in Ballintra which has been retained for An Garda Síochána since 1971. Can I have this broken down by year and the specifics of the work carried out,

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: All records relating to traffic in the Phoenix Park from July 15th 2022 until August 4th 2022 I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the monitoring of the 30kph limit at the Phoenix Park. - copies of any representations/correspondence received by the OPW with regard to the limit. Both parts of this request to cover the period 1 June 2022 to date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Could you provide me with the following information under the FOI Act 2014 1) Copies of Event Safety Management Plans, A traffic Management Plans, A production schedules for Paddypower Comedy Festival, Damien Dempsey and James Blunt concerts held in Iveagh Gardens during July 2022 2) The amount that the OPW received in allowing Iveagh Garden to be used a concert venue eg 20% of all revenue generated through ticket sales went to the OPW; The name and job title of staff member employed by the OPW that have the final decision on how much to accept for allowing Iveagh Gardens be used as concert venue 3) The name and job title of staff members employed by the OPW that were present at each of these concerts in a working capacity eg Head of Estate Management, Finance Officer etc in tabular form 4) If OPW hired in any additional staff for any of these concerts (except for their own employed OPW staff). When I mean additional staff eg Security Personnel, Cleaning Personnel etc 5) If the OPW were informed of the crowd attendance of each of these concerts; if so please provide same in tabular form

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Under the FOI Act 2014, we are seeking the following: In relation to all CCTV cameras that you have procured from 2017 until the present, please provide: - the names of each company and the names of the products including the model numbers - the contracts with each company - the cost per unit and the total costs, and - the duration of contracts and/or licenses. 2. Please provide records that state the capability of the CCTV cameras (along with their storage and processing units whether locally, on a server or in the cloud), such as facial recognition, temperature/thermal scanning, behaviour analysis, object detection or demographic detection (i.e. age, gender, clothing etc). 3. For all CCTV cameras procured between 2019 and present, please also provide the documents and communication (such as letters and emails) involving the company that was awarded the contract. If the records in response to point 1 in this request contain product model/numbers, then point 2 can be removed. We would prefer to receive this information electronically.

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I wish to request the following under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: In relation to travel undertaken by Minister of State O’Donovan as part of the 2022 St Patrick’s Day Programme to Rebuild Connections, I would like to receive: The names of people who accompanied the Minister on his trip and their job titles or relationship to the Ministers. The schedule of flights undertaken by the above people as part of their respective trips,including flights to and from Ireland, connecting flights and the names of airports where departures and arrivals took place. Also, please include whether the flights were economy class, business class, first class or other and the name of the airline used for each flight. The Minister’s itinerary for his trip. A breakdown of expenses accrued and paid by Government for the trip, including flights, accommodation, subsistence, gifts, PCR testing, taxis/public transport, etc. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking sight of a REPORT on Sarsfield House in Limerick, prepared by one of your then employees Angela Rolfe FRIAI. This was done shortly before she retired from the Public Service which I think was about three years ago.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions included in the attachment. For any reason if you are unable to open the attachment do let me know. I can then send the questions within the email itself. Please note: If you do not have records relating to the questions in the attachment, please pass on this request to your IT department to provide us with the required information.

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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. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2022 to 8/6/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: any and all records dated between January 1st 2021 and June 11th 2022 relating to or discussing vehicle speed in the phoenix park. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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I wish to submit the following FOI request to the OPW concerning its engagement with the Irish Children’s Museum Limited on the National Children’s Science Centre. FOI Request to OPW: All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, briefing notes, meeting minutes, documents, submissions) between the OPW and the Board of the Irish Children’s Museum Limited (ICML) concerning the National Children’s Science Centre; the dates arbitration hearings took place between the OPW and the Board of the ICML concerning the National Children’s Science Centre since arbitration commenced; details of who is overseeing the arbitration process; and whether the arbitration process has now concluded. Refinement While I understand this is a long running issue between the OPW and the ICLM which may go back many years, if I suggest or request information from when we opened for business in Jan. 2019 to current date, would this narrow the quantity and search sufficiently to expediate the discovery?

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of all internal audits completed in the period 1 Dec 2021 to date of receipt of the request. If there are a large volume, I am happy to be provided with a list from which I will select four or five. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence between MInister O'Donovan and the Harris Group (and/or its agent Rockwood) in relation to the Phoenix Park during 2022.

Office of Public Works

I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - copies of all records relating to pest control at Kilmainham Gaol, including inspection and service reports, invoices and correspondence with service providers, covering the period between 1 January 2020 to the present date

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to correspondence during 2022 between the Zoo and Maurice Buckley in relation to Phoenix Park mobility.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to traffic congestion or parking difficulties around Dublin Zoo. This request to cover the period 1 March 2022 to date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of any emails between Maurice Buckley and Dublin Zoo as well as any minutes or notes taken at meetings attended by Mr Buckley and Dublin Zoo between January and April this year. My request covers information referred to on the Lobbying Register here.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act we request the following files and information with regard to the area at the following address : The Old “Eircom Yard”, Breaffy Road Business Park, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo F23 EK58 The site was develpoped for The Office Of Public Works and we request all files regarding the planning, drawings and material use of the whole site. 1. OPW application for area engineering headquarters for Department of Post and Telegraphs ( Area File C815 ) we are looking for Site location map including the site's development notices positions marked. Site services drawings to include sewage, lighting and water Building drawings Car parking layout All photographs of this site on file Rateable valuations breakdown for the various services from 1992 to September 2021 Copies of any communications from neighbours, other businesses, estate agents, councillors both county and urban and copies of internal and external phone calls or communications – emails, fax, memos of any discussions regarding the use of this site by Shaw's DOE, light and heavy vehicles or interest from any other potential leasees or potential buyers regarding the various uses of this site. Expressions of interest with regard to the purchase of this site. Considering that the property appears to have changed hands and the use has changed completely we also request was the sale by tender Or auction? When and where was the sale advertised What the property realised Who handled the sale on behalf of the state Fire safety certification on file for this site. As this site lies within the urban environment it is essential that the true planning permission be observed as laid out in the Planning Permission for offices for the area engineering headquarters and car parking for motor vehicles for staff . Site landscaping layout as per OPW application

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following records for the years 2018 & 2019; All Architectural consultancy reports and surveys that were carried out in advance of the restoration works on Emo Court. All correspondence between the architectural consultants and Ms Mary Heffernan that make reference to the roof in Emo Court and the timeline of restoration of interior works. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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I wish to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act, to receive access to any documents either written or electronic, for any surface water run off designs/plans submitted to the OPW relating to Raheen Industrial Estate/Raheen Business Park, Limerick to the Barnakyle stream/river and any recommendations/ reports made by the OPW in response to these designs, from 1999 to present and to specifically include any designs submitted by SFADCo, Thomas Garland and partners engineers or Limerick City and County Council, and to include maps if any.

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This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I am requesting a digital copy of the following: All correspondence received by the OPW during the period January 1st, 2021-present relating solely to applications to film on Skellig Michael. This request is made as part of news gathering and is not for a commercial use.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the detection of Legionnaire's disease at Miesian Plaza. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the Data Protection Act, I’d like to request all correspondence, meeting minutes and reports on the Ballincollig Weir from June 2021 to date

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of records relating to expenses incurred and gifts received by the Minister at the department during his visit abroad for St Patrick's Day this year, specifically: · The cost of travel and accommodation for the minister · The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff for the minister · The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the department for the trip · Any other costs associated with the trip · Details of any gifts received while the minister were on the trip.

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All records or minutes of meetings involving Management Board members and officials of principal level and higher of the OPW, the Head of Estate Management of and officials of principal level and higher in An Garda Siochana, and officials of principal rank and higher in the Department of Justice, on the specific matter of the Harcourt Square decant / Military Road build from January 1 2021 to the current date

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I am looking for records of works carried out at Barryscourt Castle in Co. Cork during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 including any internal or external works. I am looking for records of ecological surveys in relation to such works, particularly for bats, and records of any written correspondence with the National Parks and Wildlife Service/Department of Housing Heritage and Local Government in relation to bats.

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1) A list of refurbishment works or additional capacity works that the OPW carried out at Raheny, Swords, Howth, Coolock, Malahide and Clontraf Garda Stations in Dublin in 2021 and to-date in 2022. Please indicate a brief description of the works carried out and if the works are completed or still ongoing, please indicate when works are scheduled to be completed. To be assistance I'm only looking for works that costed in excess of €5,000. 2) A list of refurbishment works that AGS have forwarded to the OPW to be carried out at the stations in question but those works have yet to commence. Please indicate a brief description of what works will be carried out and when works are likely to commence. To be of further assistance I'm only seeking where the works will cost in excess of €5,000 and that both organisation have agreed for the works to be carried

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the following incident where a crane being used for work on the Skelligs was washed away: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/star-wars-fans-lament-as-crane-used-for-construction-work- on-skellig-michael-is-swept-into-sea-42227695.html

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Please see attached I previously requested information on the culverting and diversion of both streams one and two marked on the drawings below. I would be thankfull if you could provide me with updated information on both including drawings, section 50s and any other relavant information. I'm requesting this information under the freedom of information act 2014.

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Records held by the OPW in relation to the relocation of International Protection Office between January 2019 to December 2019

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of a record/database/spreadsheet/inventory of the following: - cost to the OPW of damage to civilian vehicles as a result of accidents involving OPW vehicles in 2021. - cost to the OPW of damage and repair to OPW vehicles in 2021. - cost to the OPW of damage, damage beyond repair, or loss of equipment/inventory in 2021 to include a list of items/equipment that were damaged/damaged beyond repair/or lost.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: · All correspondence between the OPW and NPWS, and within the OPW related to the works in Barryscourt Co. Cork and bat roosts found there, including dates September 2020 to December 2020. · Records related to the environmental assessment and licensing for works in Barryscourt, Co. Cork including dates January 2017 to December 2020. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis, approval/sanction document relating to the project for restoration of the Magazine Fort at the Phoenix Park. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: - A copy of a letter sent by the then Garda Commissioner to the then OPW Chair on May 15, 2015, discussing the Thornton Hall site - A copy of minutes of a meeting between the then Garda Commissioner and the then OPW Chair on July 24, 2015

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In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: - A copy of a letter sent by the then OPW Chair to the then Garda Commissioner on October 7, 2015, requesting a tripartite team to finalise criteria for a replacement for Harcourt Square command centre - A copy of an 'Initial Site Evaluation Report' prepared by the OPW for An Garda Siochana regarding potential replacement sites for Harcourt Square which was attached to the same letter I would request that this information be provided in digital format, although if this is not possible any other format is also acceptable.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: · All correspondence related to bats and works in the basement of Emo Court, Co. Laois, including dates between 1st December 2018 and 1st December 2020. · Records related to the environmental assessment for the restoration works in the basement of Emo Court, Co. Laois. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

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May I request under the Act, please: The current record of all properties leased nationwide by the state. For ease of reference - this detail is contained I believe in an excel document entitled 'table of properties and landlords nationwide'. Included in that record is: the lease name and building name and location and description, the rent per annum, the department/client, the landlord and landlord address, usage, description, square meterage, number of car spaces, car space rent per annum. May I have these records: IN THEIR ORIGNAL FORM IN DIGITAL FORMAT, via email

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following in electronic, tabular form in its original format please: Copies of all emails between the OPW and the Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council, Eugene Cummins, regarding objections to the Lough Funshinagh flood defence works and any correspondence between the two regarding the high court case taken against the council by Friends of the Irish Environment. I would like to request this correspondence between the dates 1st of May 2021 to September 31st 2021 please.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 can I request the following: The number of vacant OPW buildings in County Cavan as of November 30, 2021. A breakdown of the amount spent on the upkeep of all OPW buildings in County Cavan in 2020 and 2021.

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In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request access to the following records/details: - Records of all correspondence between the OPW chair and the Garda Commissioner regarding either the Garda command centre on Harcourt Square or the new build under construction at Military Road, dated between January 1 2021 and the current date.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any condition, inspection, assessment reports relating to falling plaster in Leinster House last summer (the area in question is the stairs to the Dáil chamber). - copies of any records held by the OPW relating to the risk to artworks in the area affected by the ceiling issues, outlined above and water ingress in the area.

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I wish to apply under the Freedom of information Act for the following records: Any correspondence since June 2020 between the Minister of State responsible for the Office of Public Works (or the OPW) and the secretary general or assistant secretary at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science on the matter of office accommodation for the Minister for Further Education (and/or his Department).

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of all records held referring or relating to the 'Room to Improve' programme that featured on RTÉ Primetime on April 1. This request to cover the period 1 March 2021 to the date of receipt of the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format 30/9/2021 Email received confirming the following: I understand the OIC either have been or will be in touch with you about the case involving the Room to Improve programme. As it has been remitted back for a fresh decision-making process, I am happy to confine the request to only those records that reference RTÉ. Based on the various information that has come to light during this case, that appears to cover 155 records. Perhaps you might advise if this is a manageable amount of records, or if a further refinement is needed to bring it below the threshold at which search and retrieval fees

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am requesting the following: • All correspondence between the NPWS and the OPW between and including the dates 1st December 2018 and 31st January 2019 regarding works in the basement of Emo Court and a bat roost. • A copy of the derogation license granted to the OPW for works carried out on the basement of Emo Court and all correspondence related between the NPWS and the OPW relating to the granting of said license. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting,

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held in the email account of Minister Patrick O'Donovan referring or relating to the issue of flooding at Lough Funshinagh, Co Roscommon. This request to cover the period 1 July 2020 to date of receipt ot the request. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I wish to apply to the Office of Public Works under the Freedom of Information Acts for the following records: Any correspondence since June 2020 between the Office of Public Works (or the Minister of State responsible for the OPW) and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (and/or his Department) on the matter of office accommodation for the Minister for Further Education (and/or his Department).

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Could you tell me the following information under the Freedom of information Act 2014 1) The amount of rent that the OPW received from external restaurants/ souvenirs shops etc inside OPW Heritage sites in the year 2019; how are rent rates agreed eg 25% of total yearly annual turnover is the rent rate 2) The name of external companies that were awarded the contract to manage the restaurant or souvenirs shop in each Heritage sites under the remit of the OPW in tabular form 3) When the contract for the provision of managing the restaurant or souvenirs shops in each OPW Heritage sites due to expire in tabular form

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Please provide information with details of all barriers/gates on pedestrian routes within OPW lands, properties and locations in the Dublin area, including: on roads, paths, lanes, at any pedestrian entry and exit points to parks, and at any locations within within parks. This requested information to be broken down by location and by type of barrier/gate - the requested information to include, but not be limited to: • Gates • 'Kissing gates' • Swing gates • Styles • A-frames • K-frames • All other barrier/gate types • All locations of such barriers/gates I am requesting the above information be provided in electronic format.

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I wish to request from you under the Freedom of Information Act any information in relation to asbestos in any of these buildings.