Office of Public Works

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

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.

Office of Public Works

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.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am seeking access to the following records- A record of all refurbishment and maintenance costs - listed by individual item and work involved - for works carried out at Áras an Úachtaráin dated between 01/09/25 and 05/03/26.

Office of Public Works

I request under the Freedom of Information the following records Records relating to requests by former members of the Oireachtas for car parking received by the Oireachtas during 2025 Records identifying the media organisations employing the journalists who benefit from the parking spaces allocated to the media by the Oireachtas

Office of Public Works

I write to request the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: Copies of all correspondence including emails and any attached documents between the OPW and the National Museum of Ireland relating to the installation of EV charging ports at National Museum’s premises in Dublin and elsewhere. The timeline of my request is 1 January 2024. Documents, including briefing documents, reports and memos on the cost or projected costs of the installation of the EV charging ports at National Museum of Ireland premises. Records held by the OPW that list the numbers of EV chargers requested by public bodies and the numbers that have been installed to date by the OPW. The names of the public bodies that are waiting for the installation of EV chargers and the length of the wait time in each case?

Office of Public Works

To whom it may concern, Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - The total final cost of all projects completed by the OPW between January 1st 2023, and June 30th 2024 (dates inclusive). Please include VAT and any other charges in the final costing figure. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting

Office of Public Works

Under the AIE Regulations, I request the following Environmental Information in written, visual or other material form: 1. A copy of the offer/bid/tender made by the OPW for the purchase of approx. 235 acres of land adjoining Castletown House, Celbridge Co. Kildare (Folio No. KE3071F) in or about September 2022 and any further bid/offer made up to the date of this request. 2. Records of correspondence and meetings, incl. notes taken at meetings, with the owners and/or the representatives of the owners of the approx. 235 acres of land adjoining Castletown House (Folio No. KE3071F) from September 2022 to the date of this request. 3. A copy of the decision/approval/minutes of meeting of the OPW to issue the offers/bids/tenders identified at item 1 above and any records which informed or were relied on in that decision/approval/meeting incl. valuations & reports. 4. Records of correspondence, communications, emails, meetings, minutes of meetings, memos, and notes taken at meetings between the OPW and Kildare County Council in relation to Castletown House and the lands surrounding Castletown House, including the approx. 235 acres of land within Folio No. KE3071F, between 1st July 2022 to the date of this request. 5. Records of correspondence, communications, emails, meetings, minutes of meetings between the OPW and elected representatives including local councillors, TDs and Ministers in relation to Castletown House and the lands surrounding Castletown House, including the approx. 235 acres of land within Folio No. KE3071F, between 1st July 2022 to the date of this request.”

Office of Public Works

Please treat this email as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act I would be grateful if you could provide me with a copy of all of your records on Sruthán Pier, Crumpán, Carraroe Co. Galway Please note that the name of the Pier is also sometimes spelt as Sruthán Sruthain Shruffaun” tSruthain Sruffaun An Sruthán tSrútháin

Office of Public Works

• Copy of all details relating to levels of Loughmore Canal / Barnakyle stream / Barnakyle River - in Mungret Limerick. • Details of the works carried out by OPW & land owners in relation to the levels of canal/river bed • Details of the last inspection on Loughmore Canal/ Barnakyle Stream/river in Mungret

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of the Debtor's Prison in Dublin. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Sept 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of two adjoining properties on 10-11 Castle Street in Dublin. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Sept 2019 to date of receipt of this request. - copies of any records relating or referring to future use of the Harbour Master’s Cottage at Rossaveal, Co Galway. This part of the request to cover the period 1 Jan 2019 to date of receipt of 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 record of costs incurred by OPW in maintenance or other costs associated with the upkeep of Miesian Plaza in the period since the state took occupancy of the building. - A record of costs incurred by OPW in maintenance or other costs associated with the upkeep/repair of properties at 91-93 Merrion Square in the period 2019 and thus far in 2020. In so far as is possible, I would like these records to be broken down as much as is feasible into relevant categories. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

• Access to all records (written and electronic) held by the Department in relation to the decision to relocate from Trident House, 3rd Floor Blackrock to another location • A Statement by the Department outlining the Depts reasons for leaving Trident House and any findings on any material issues of fact which led to the decision to relocate.

Office of Public Works

I would like to request the following under AIE regulations please: Documents (invoices/receipts) indicating total expenditure on the treatment of Japanese Knotweed for the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme from 2015 to date. I would like to receive the documents in digital format please.

Office of Public Works

Records relating to Cork City Flood Relief Scheme

Office of Public Works

The amount that the OPW have paid rent for a building that is no longer occupied by state agency and is still paying rent on that building in the years 2015 and 2016; Please include the address of the building and the name of landlord of the building.

Office of Public Works

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014. I have cut it down from a previous request earlier this year. I request the following information: All correspondence (including but not limited to emails, letters, memos, invoices, receipts, calls, hand-written notes) during the period January 1st, 2019 – present between the OPW and contractors about maintenance and works (to include timelines and cost information) on/in relation to the following two OPW-managed sites: - Skellig Michael and Little Skellig, Kerry I am a representative of the Radio Kerry newsroom and this request is made as part of news gathering and is not for a commercial use. Disclosure of the requested information to me is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the Irish government, and tax payer-funded bodies.

Office of Public Works

Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: -a copy of any requests received by the OPW for refurbishment or renovation of any part of Áras an Uachtaráin in the period 1 Jan 2022 to date. - a copy of any condition or inspection reports carried out by the OPW on the fabric/condition of Áras an Uachtaráin during the same period

Office of Public Works

Please supply a copy of the Appropriate Assessment Screening and the Natura Impact Statement and the Appropriate Assessment for the Newport Development

Office of Public Works

Please provide information regarding any articles - including paintings, monuments, sculptures, etc - that are either the property of the OPW or managed/monitored by the OPW on behalf of the state, that have, in 2017, been: -damaged, or; -gone missing for any period of time. Please provide information regarding any cost accrued in the repair or relocation of these items; please provide information regarding how they came to be damaged/lost in the first instance and any delays in notification of same; and please provide any information regarding any items that are still missing at the time of this request and the value of same. If there is any further information regarding any sanctions applied to individuals or departments/bodies etc regarding the above, please also include this as part of this request, as well as any related documentation.

Office of Public Works

The number and the amount of revenue generated through the selling of each type of heritage card in the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 in tabular form

Office of Public Works

1) A list of Garda Stations that received refurbishment and or additional accommodation works where the costs of the works were in excess of €10,000 in the years 2016. Please name station and a brief description of works that were carried out at each station 2) A list of refurbishment and or additional accommodation works that were carried out either the Garda HQ Dublin and or Garda Training College, Templemore in the years 2016 where the value of works were in excess of €10,000. Please provide a brief description what works were carried out at each location in Q2 3) The annual budget allocation for the maintenance and or additional accommodation works for Garda Stations in the years 2012,2013,2014, 2015 and 2016; Please provide the amount that was actually spent and the percentage of the funding that was spent in each year eg In 2015 the budget was €20m but only €15m of that budget was spent so therefore 75% of the funding was spent 4) If the budget for such works are not spent in that year for such works and their is still money remaining at end of year, is the outstanding amount automatically transferred into the following year budget or is the outstanding money returned to the OPW central funds.

Office of Public Works

Please provide information regarding any articles - including paintings, monuments, sculptures, etc - that are either the property of the OPW or managed/monitored by the OPW on behalf of the state, that have, in the years 2015 and 2016, been: damaged, or; gone missing for any period of time.Please provide information regarding any cost accrued in the repair or relocation of these items; please provide information regarding how they came to be damaged/lost in the first instance and any delays in notification of same; and please provide any information regarding any items that are still missing at the time of this request and the value of same. If there is any further information regarding any sanctions applied to individuals or departments/bodies etc regarding the above, please also include this as part of this request, as well as any related documentation.

Office of Public Works

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to all records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW) relating to the impacts of the LATEST removal of established vegetation at Gay’s Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, on solitary mason bees (Osmia spp.) and other pollinators, including any consideration of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), ecological screening, or other assessments, and any compliance with the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP). This request includes records created before, during, and after the works, in electronic, paper, email, draft, informal, or final form, whether created internally or by external consultants or contractors acting on behalf of OPW. 1. Impact Assessments All records evaluating or recording the impacts of the vegetation removal on solitary mason bees or other pollinators, including: a. Loss of hollow-stem habitats, pithy twigs, or other nesting sites; b. Destruction of overwintering cocoons; c. Observed or anticipated reductions in pollinator populations or activity; d. Post-clearance ecological assessments of insect or pollinator populations; e. Any environmental or ecological screenings, assessments, or evaluations conducted in relation to pollinator impacts, including consideration under EIA or AA procedures. 2. Decision-Making and Advice All records reflecting advice, recommendations, or decisions regarding the potential impacts on pollinators from the vegetation clearance, including: a. Internal or external correspondence regarding risks to solitary mason bees or pollinator habitat; b. Advice from OPW ecologists or the biodiversity officer (e.g., Lorcan Scott); c. Justifications for vegetation removal in light of potential pollinator impacts. 3. Mitigation and Management All records relating to mitigation or management measures to reduce impacts on solitary mason bees or other pollinators, including: a. Habitat protection, relocation, or artificial nesting measures; b. Timing restrictions to avoid harm to overwintering cocoons; c. Plans for post-clearance habitat restoration or replanting. 4. Duty of Care and Responsibility All records evidencing OPW’s consideration of its duty of care for pollinators in the context of the works, including: a. Identification of staff responsible for ensuring protection of solitary mason bees; b. Guidance or instructions to contractors regarding pollinator impacts. 5. Compliance with Biodiversity Obligations All records evidencing how OPW considered, implemented, or followed obligations under the National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP) in relation to solitary mason bees, other pollinators, and the cleared vegetation at Gay’s Avenue, including: a. Internal guidance, instructions, or policies referencing pollinator protection; b. Reports, notes, or correspondence demonstrating that works were planned or executed in accordance with NBAP objectives; c. Any monitoring or review of pollinator impacts specifically to comply with NBAP goals;

Office of Public Works

I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: Copies of all correspondence to/from the OPW relating to the provision of a new Main Committee Room for the Houses of the Oireachtas. The correspondence can be limited to items to/from Oireachtas authorities, TDs and Senators. The time period can be limited to 1/9/2023 to 1/11/2023. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

Office of Public Works

1) Any report made by the District Inspector Mr Gerry Horan on the Golf Club or its activities in hard copy form in either the Portlaoise office or at Head Office, to include photographs,relating to the Arbitration Settlement of January 2017.Also correspondence drawings etc provided by the Golf Club relating to a planning application to erect netting round the Driving Range (D126/2/1). (2) Hard copy references relating to the Motorway through the Heath made since June 2019.Copy of the Conveyance of the lands under the Motorway made by the state to Laois County Council. (3) We understand an application has been made recently by the Portlaoise Parish for lands to enlarge the cemetery at the Heath. Our information as to the location of the enlargement of the cemetery is adjacent to a fen area on the Heath which is ecologically sensitive.All reports and correspondence relating to this application. (4) During the months of September and October 2023 on two Sunday mornings a market selling fowl,goats etc was set up opposite the Heath Church. All records relating to permission granted etc. (5) The file relating to the Telecome Eireann Site concluded in June 1997.At that stage no title was transferred. All records relating to conveyancing, cost etc. I omitted old file number D70/187/1 relating to number 5 on my list.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Acts, I wish to request access to the following records - Any record created since March 2022 which proposed or recommended the discontinuation of Covid19 safety measures such as masking or the use of social distancing. Any record created since March 2022 which records a decision to discontinue Covid19 safety measures. Any record created since March 2022 instructing staff to discontinue Covid19 safety measures.

Office of Public Works

Under the AIE Regulations, I am seeking the following: - a record/database/spreadsheet of all incidences of damage or vandalism to sites under the control of the National Monuments Service or National Historic Properties for the period 1 January 2024 to date. This database if possible to include the incident date, location, and a brief description of what happened. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

Tender results for: OJEU Contract Notice Reference No. 2022/S 078-197563 National Archives Ireland - Archival Repository Project.

Office of Public Works

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.

Office of Public Works

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?

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.

Office of Public Works

I request all internal and external communication in relation to FOI requests 91-2024 and 120-2024 and any subsequent communications by Mr Denis Ryan or any others in relation to the retrieval of files.

Office of Public Works

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to all records held by the Office of Public Works (OPW) relating to the latest removal of established vegetation at Gay’s Avenue, Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This request includes records created before, during, and after the works, and includes records held in electronic, paper, email, draft, informal, or final form, whether created internally or by external consultants or contractors acting on behalf of OPW. 1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) All records relating to environmental assessment of the works, including: a. Any Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) carried out in relation to the works; b. Any EIA Screening Report, screening determination, or written decision that an EIA was not required; c. Any records setting out the criteria, reasoning, or thresholds relied upon in determining that an EIA was or was not required; d. Any correspondence with statutory bodies relating to EIA requirements. 2. Appropriate Assessment (AA) All records relating to assessment under the EU Habitats Directive, including: a. Any Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report; b. Any determination that the works would not have a significant effect on Natura 2000 sites; c. Any ecological advice, reasoning, or documentation underpinning such determinations. 3. Ecological and Biodiversity Assessments All ecological, environmental, or biodiversity-related records prepared, commissioned, or obtained prior to the works, including but not limited to: a. Ecological walkover surveys; b. Habitat assessments or habitat classifications; c. Biodiversity impact assessments; d. Assessments of impacts on biodiversity corridors or urban green infrastructure; e. Breeding bird surveys or nesting risk assessments; f. Pollinator assessments or surveys. 4. Protected Species – Bats All records relating to the presence, assessment, protection, or potential disturbance of bat species in the vegetation removed at Gay’s Avenue, including: a. Any bat surveys, preliminary roost assessments, emergence or re-entry surveys, or specialist bat reports; b. Any records acknowledging or recording evidence of bat presence at the site; c. Any specialist ecological advice obtained in relation to bats, including advice on legal obligations, avoidance, or mitigation; d. Any derogation licence application, licence issued, or correspondence with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) relating to bats or protected species; e. Any method statements, timing restrictions, exclusion zones, or mitigation measures specifically intended to avoid harm to bats or bat roosts; f. Any records created after the works addressing potential non-compliance, incident reporting, or ecological damage relating to bats. 5. Biodiversity Officer – Advice and Involvement All records authored by, attributed to, or involving Lorcan Scott (Biodiversity Officer, Castletown House) relating to Gay’s Avenue, including:

Office of Public Works

I am requesting the following records under the Freedom of Information regulations The cost of providing car parking at Leinster House in 2025, including the cost of maintaining car parking facilities and any improvements carried out. The cost of providing car parking located off the Leinster House campus during 2025 for those working at Leinster House, including members of the media and former members of the Oireachtas The number of car parking spaces provided for the Oireachtas (for people working for the Dáil & Seanad, members of the media and former members of the Oireachtas) both at the Leinster House and at other locations in 2025.

Office of Public Works

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.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to access or opening hours for visitors to Grianan of Aileach. This request to cover 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 Freedom of Information Act 2014, I would like to request: The total number of deer killed during culls in the Phoenix Park in (i) 2022 and (ii) 2023 The total number of deer culls conducted in Phoenix Park in (i) 2022 and (ii) 2023 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.

Office of Public Works

Section 11 (access to records) of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request access to records, which are: Non-Personal 1. All correspondence sent and received between DPER sec gen Robert Watt and the OPW on the Military Road Garda command and control centre project, or the Harcourt Sq lease, between 1st November 2019 and 27th August 2020.

Office of Public Works

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of records concerning an investigation by the Data Protection Commission in relation to a CCTV case initiated in 2018. I am requesting the release of the original complaint regarding the case, any subsequent correspondence between the OPW and the complainant, any correspondence between the OPW and the Office of the DPC regarding the complaint, and any meeting logs or minutes of meetings, including those among OPW staff and with staff from the Office of the DPC, concerning the complaint. Please find attached screengrabs from a document sent around by Liam S Kelly on 20 December last mentioning the DPC investigation mentioned in my FOI request.

Office of Public Works

I wish to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act. The application is for: (a) all records concerning the refurbishment of the Portrait Gallery, Gothic Room or State Apartments at Dublin Castle, created since January 1, 2018 (b) any records concerning any refurbishment works undertaken at Aras an Uachtarain, created since January 1, 2018.

Office of Public Works

Number of parking spaces (1) requested and (2) provided as replacements for those used as a builders' yard during National Gallery and Leinster House renovations. - the total cost of provision of those parking spaces during renovation works. - the number and location of spaces provided. - the number of spaces to be relinquished when Merrion Street car park is restored.

Office of Public Works

1) All correspondence between the OPW (and those acting in its behalf) and the owners (and those acting on their behalf) of the Northpoint Business Park Cork in relation to the Blackpool Flood Relief/Drainage Scheme. From the date of receipt of Submission 5 (5-01-2016 attached) to date. 2) The proposed road plan for the entrance to the Northpoint Business Park to facilitate the Blackpool FRS.

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a list of all dates in which the Steward's Lodge was used during 2020 and the purpose of its use. - a record of how much has been paid for use of the Steward's Lodge in 2020. - copies of any records held referring or relating to the overnight rate for use of the Steward's Lodge. This part of the request to cover only the period 1 March 2020 until date of receipt of the 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 record/spreadsheet/database of the amount of money spent on pest control at the following location in each of 2018, 2019, and 2020: Áras an Uachtaráin. - a copy of any reports, memos, submissions, or other such review or overview documents relating to the issue of pest control at any of the above locations during the same period. - a record/spreadsheet/database of the amount of money spent on gardening or landscaping at the following location in each of 2018, 2019, and 2020: Áras an Uachtaráin. When considering this request, I would ask that you pay close attention to the following decision: https://www.ocei.ie/decisions/right-to-know-clg-the-dep-1/ These are clearly OPW records and the information is clearly environmental in nature. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format. I am happy for this request to be dealt with administratively and outside of FOI should that prove more convenient. If you need to clarify anything in this request, please contact me via email,

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - the number of artworks missing from the OPW portfolio. - a list of the artworks missing from the OPW portfolio to include the name of the piece, the artist, the date it was listed as missing, and the last known location of it. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

Office of Public Works

1) A full list of refurbishment or additional accommodation works where the value of works was in excess of €40,000 that was carried out by the OPW to the following Garda Stations in the Dublin Region in 2018 in tabular form.; Bridgewell, Blanchardstown, Store Street, Tallaght, Coolock, Pearse Street, Ballymun and Clondalkin

Office of Public Works

under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 i would like to make the following foi requests. 1.list of rooms on each floor of farmleigh house and the courtyard. including guest bedrooms and staff bedrooms. 2. list of staff working at farmleigh house full time and part time. 3.list of opw staff and there roles working at Áras an Uachtaráine e.g gardener, housekeeper.

Office of Public Works

I request copies of all material, files, reports, maps, correspondence etc relating to the Great Heath of Maryborough, Co Laois created since December 1st 2016. The records relate solely to the golf club activities and related matters

Office of Public Works

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the unauthorised use of Corcomroe Abbey for humanist weddings and other ceremonies. This request to cover this year. For avoidance of doubt, it's the issue referred to in the following: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gravestones-are-being-scratched-with-chairs-opw-issues-warning-against- unauthorised-humanist-ceremonies-at-ancient-corcomroe-abbey/a1563633214.html