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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

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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: - All communications between OPW and the owners of lands adjacent to Castletown House (M4 motorway access point entrance to Castletown House) regarding retaining access and car-parking for members of the public between 10th September 2023 and the day ending 22nd December 2023. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request. - Internal correspondence between all OPW officials regarding the same between the same dates

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all records relating to the decision to change access on the pedestrianised Lime Avenue to vehicular access.

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I wish to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act for all records surrounding the decision to place a speed limit of 10 Kilometres per hour on the pedestrianised Lime Avenue and all records relating to the risk assessment carried out that determined this speed of 10 Kilometres per hour.

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under the Freedom of Information Act requesting all documentation relating to the establishment of the Working Group in relation to Castletown House.

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am applying under the Freedom of Information Legislation for all correspondence between Ms. Katie Morrisroe and Ms. Rosemary Collier concerning the Business case submitted to DPER to purchase the lands at Castletown House Celbridge. This business case specifically states. "None of the existing pedestrian entrances are suitable for vehicular access" "The Celbridge gate entrance was once used for vehicle access, but would NOT be appropriate now" Please provide under FOI how this fact has changed? How is a pedestrian entrance now deemed appropriate for vehicles? This business case was submitted and approved by the above OPW

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I am requesting Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI) access to information regarding the Lands and properties under the ownership off the OPW In the area surrounding the Irish Coast Guard Station Crosshaven including the houses directly across from the Royal Cork Yacht Club, and the Old Coast Guard Rocket House. In my request I wish to know what the office of Public Works intention is in relation to the disposal of the lands and properties in these areas. As I understand Cork County Council Have an interest in these locations. I also request information in relation to these negotiations and the titles that may Be transferred to the Cork County Council Or developer associated with these lands and properties. I will also be requesting a FOI for information relating to this request from the Cork County Council. I request that you conduct a comprehensive search and forward to me any records in your possession which come within the scope of this request. If you are aware of records which are not held by you but which come within the scope of this request please inform me of same and where they might be located. I must remind you to search for both electronic and non-electronic records, printed material which is in any form including in any electronic device. It is a map, plan or drawing, a disc, tape or film which contains visual or non-visual images or a copy of any of these and for records held on formal files, temporary folders or in any other manner.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the release of records concerning the failure of flood defences along the Shannon Estuary in Co Limerick, specifically any inspection report or notes regarding a routine inspection was at the Shannon estuary, including near Coonagh, in August, any correspondence within the OPW regarding the installation of temporary defence works at the site, any correspondence with local property owners, groups or Na Piarsigh GAA club regarding flooding, and minutes of any meetings or meeting logs regarding flooding in the area since 28 August.

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I wish to apply under the Freedom of Information Act, for all documentation and communication relating to the former Garda Station at McCurtain Street, Cork, since its effective closure in 2003 (it was formally closed in 2013) and in particular: - communications relating to potential disposal of same - expressions of interest to purchase the property - correspondence relating to any evaluation to assess its suitability for use by an alternative State body.

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In accordance with the Act, I request access to the following records: The following details regarding the properties rented by the state: The name and address of each property What it is used for (office, car parking etc) The name of the Landlord in each case The square meterage in each case The rent per annum The department or body occupying in each case

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request a copy of all records relating to refurbishment/works on the customs post building at Lifford, Bridgend and Pettigo, Co Donegal since January 1, 2018.

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I would like to request the following document under AIE regulations please: River Bride (Blackpool) Certified Drainage Scheme Exhibition Report. The requested report is referenced in a letter from Liam Basquille (OPW) to Brian O’Malley (DPER) dated 2nd August 2018. The letter reference is C86/3/18/16. I have attached a screen grab excerpt of the letter with the requested report highlighted.

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Copies of all correspondence relating to 'GARDA TERRACE', this is to include all internal review decisions made in relation to GARDA TERRACE, all paper, e-mails, minutes of meetings, briefings and legal advice sought and given in relation to Garda Terrace to and from all departments. I also request a breakdown of the amount of money which has been spent on renovating/maintaining the whole block of Garda Terrace, Phoenix Park. I would request that this information is broken down into exact works carried out, by whom, the cost of each piece of work, when completed etc. I request an individual breakdown of this work not the cumulative amount. I request this information for the dates between 1st May 1994 and 1st January 2017.

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With regards to Tender Ref DL/24/15. The supply of carpet to the Houses of the Oireachtas Leinster House Kildare St Dublin 2. Please give details of the quality of the carpet used and the total cost.

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I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: - a copy of all records relating to a meeting between OPW officials Bridgeen Kelly and Paul McDonnell, and representatives of the National Animal Rights Association (NARA) in April 2019, including minutes, memos and correspondence - copies of all records relating to proposals for alternatives to deer culling considered or explored since that meeting - copies of all correspondence and memos, internal and external, regarding deer culling, culling alternatives, the meeting with NARA, and reportage of the meeting from April 1, 2019 and the present date - records containing details of all deer culls at Phoenix Park during 2019 and 2020 to date

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As the lead agency in charge of the managing and maintaining of the State's property portfolio, on that basis how much did it take to do just that on managing and maintaining state owned buildings in Co Longford in 2015 and 2016 with a breakdown on the identities, locations and costs of each.

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Dear Freedom of Information Officer, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I am seeking the following documents: • All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Dublin Zoo regarding funding. • All correspondence between the Office of Public Works and Dublin Zoo regarding Covid-19 restrictions. I wish for my request to the cover the period 1/3/2020 – 18/11/2020. If possible I would prefer to receive this information in electronic format to my e-mail address craighughesfoi@gmail.com. However, if this is not possible I will accept paper records which you can send to address listed above.

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I wish to request the following under FOI for the Public Competition for Permits to carry passengers to Skellig Michael Co Kerry: -A full copy of each application for the previous completion in 2017, and the application for the four new permits that were issued in 2016 -Scoring assessment breakdown for proposed vessel, for vessel that entered the previous competition in 2017, and the four new permits that were issued in 2016 -Scoring assessment breakdown for Vessel Skipper for each skipper that entered the previous competition in 2017, and the four new permits that were issued in 2016 - Scoring assessment breakdown for Vessel Alternate Skipper for each alternate skipper that entered the previous competition in 2017, and the four new permits that were issued in 2016 -Scoring Assessment Matrix for both competitions in 2017 and the competition for the four new permits that were issued in 2016 -All information relating to the assessment and the decision procedure which was applied in order to select the winning Applicants: Each four stages. For both competitions 2017 and the competition for the four new permits that were issued in 2016 -All other communication between the OPW and any applicants for the competition, relating to the competition in 2017, and the competition for the four new permits issued in 2016 I would like to request all other relevant information and communications between the OPW and the candidates in relation to the above names two competitions, including all emails, letters and record of phone call.

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I wish to request the following under FOI for the Public Competition for Permits to carry passengers to Skellig Michael Co Kerry: -A full copy of each application for the competition in 2019, -Scoring assessment breakdown for proposed vessel, for vessel that entered the competition in 2019, -Scoring assessment breakdown for Vessel Skipper for each skipper that entered the competition in 2019, - Scoring assessment breakdown for Vessel Alternate Skipper for each alternate skipper that entered the competition in 2019, -Scoring Assessment Matrix for both competitions 2019 -All information relating to the assessment and the decision procedure which was applied in order to select the winning Applicants: Each four stages. For the competition in 2019 -All other communication between the OPW and any applicants for the competition, relating to the competition in 2019 I would like to request all other relevant information and communications between the OPW and the candidates in relation to the above names two competitions, including all emails, letters and record of phone call.

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Public Competition for Permits to carry passengers to Skellig Michael Co Kerry. Can you please forward me the complete list of names of: A) All the boats that applied to the competition this year B) The names of the applicants of each boat C) The numerical order of all these

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I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence since the start of 2018 between the Barbican International Corporation, or its representatives regarding the Luggala estate in Co Wicklow. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to any other correspondence since the start of 2018 with any other third parties regarding the Luggala estate in Co Wicklow.

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I wish to make the following request under the Freedom of Information Act for: 1) All written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts, and material on social media messaging apps between the POW, the Department of Housing and Dublin City Council, regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder. 3) All written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts and material on social media messaging apps regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder between the OPW and third parties. 2) All internal written correspondence including e mails, faxes, letters, memos, reports, mobile phone texts and material on social media messaging apps regarding flood relief works to be carried out along the River Dodder.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 can I request the following please: Any Health and safety and/or environmental reports or impact assessments (draft or otherwise) and correspondence that were used in considering the recently released plans by OPW for reopening of Castletown House and Parklands for summer 2025. In particular, reports and correspondence relating to Lime Avenue, Batty Langley and the trees in the historic woodlands as referenced in the reopening plan announced by the OPW in April 2025.

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I am applying under the freedom of information act 2014 for the following The OPW undertook a public survey of people's views on the current challenges at Castletown House and Estate. The survey was closed on 6th February 2024. ( Now over 1 year ago). I am requesting all costs for this survey (conducted in partnership with Systra). I am requesting the results provided by this survey in full. This is a public survey to which the public contributed and are entitled to the results/ costing involved.

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This is a freedom of information request regarding the termination of the lease between the OPW and Three Ireland in respect of the communications mast which is situated at The Old Garda Barracks, Ballycastle, Co Mayo. THe OPW have terminated the lease with Three Ireland which has resulted in the complete loss of phone coverage for an entire community of 20 houses. Three Ireland are the sole providers in this area so this is indeed catraosphic on health and safety grounds. Under freedom of information please forward all documents, communications including e mails along with details and transcripts of all phonecalls and meetings held in your possession from the original siting of this mast right up to date to include everything including the termination of the lease. Likewise please forward all documents, reports, emails and transcripts of all phonecalls and meetings regarding the sale of this property. It is requested that the information is provided up to date at the time of your reply.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the job description or role profile used in the recruitment / selection process on the last occasion a competition was held to fill each position based outside Ireland (e.g. Brussels, Geneva, Washington, Beijing, etc). This request should exclude all posts filled by career diplomats or staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request the following records from your offices: All documents, emails, memos, phone calls regarding the Lakeside House and or Lakeside Lodge in Dublin zoo between the OPW and Dublin zoo for 2020 to present. All documents, emails, memos, phone calls regarding the Lakeside House and or Lakeside Lodge in Dublin zoo between the OPW and the department of Housing for 2020 to present. Confirming Lakeside House is not Society House in Dublin zoo.

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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. 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. The time period for the correspondence can be limited to 9/6/2022 to 13/10/2022 I am also seeking the following records: Copies of design drawings for modular homes; Details of the location of all selected modular homes sites; Copies of artists impressions of modular homes sites; Full details of the costs incurred so far in the project to provide modualr housing for refugees including a breakdown of each item of expenditure, its purpose, and identifying the service provider paid. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.

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This is a request under the FOI act. Please send me all communication between the OPW and The National Archives on the issue of storage space in 2019.

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Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - copies of any records held referring or relating to the safety of a staircase at the state property 92 Merrion Square. - a copy of the inspection report or certification from the OPW saying that the staircase was safe that took place earlier this summer or in early autumn. - copies of any photographs of cracking or damage to plasterwork resulting from the condition of the staircase at 92 Merrion Square. - copies of any photographs of scaffolding or other support structures for the staircase. - copies of any advice or guidance that issued to the Oireachtas in relation to ongoing use of the buildings at Merrion Square. - copies of any fire safety reports or advices relating to the staircase being out of commission. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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Under the FOI Act, I am seeking the following. - a copy of the inspection report and/or certification from the OPW regarding the staircase at 93 Merrion Square. - a sample photograph of cracking or damage to the staircase at 93 Merrion Square. - a sample photograph of scaffolding or other support structures for the staircase. - copies of any official advice or guidance that issued to the Oireachtas with regard to the staircase at 93 Merrion Square. - copies of any fire safety reports or advices relating to the staircase at 93 Merrion Square being out of commission. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

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I have the following questions about Wexford Garda Station that I'd like answered through a FOI request. What was the total cost of the building? A detailed breakdown of the costs: build, furniture, architects, site. Emails regarding the final design plan from the architect to the OPW, including regarding public parking. The annual maintenance costs for the premises.

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I have the following questions about Wexford Courthouse that I'd like answered through a FOI request. What was the total cost of the building? A detailed breakdown of the costs: build, furniture, architects, site. Emails regarding the final design plan from the architect to the OPW. The annual maintenance costs for the premises.

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I am looking for any records relating to the refurbishment of the Seanad. I am particularly looking for any records relating to estimates on the cost of various works.

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I was wondering if it would be possible to find out how much the OPW has spent on the fitout of the offices for the Central Bank at Spencer Dock, and whether it would be possible to get a detailed explanation of what has been involved in the project from an OPW perspective.

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Copies of any records, to include emails, letters, memos, faxes, reports, submissions and so on, relating to OPW involvement in greenway plan for East Galway.

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eIpnr eresleantiotant ivtoe the sale of land and building for the proposed new Garda Station in Glanmire, Co Cork, I request details of: 1. The date the contract was signed for and on behalf of the Office of Public Works 2. The date when the purchase was completed 3. The total interest paid on the purchase price by the Office of Public Works/The Department to the vendor 4. The total amount of legal costs paid by the OPW/Department of Justice to the Solicitors for the Vendors

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I would like to request the release of details pertaining to Sean Canney's travel costs to China for St. Patrick's Day, in particular: The cost of the Minister's flights to and from China (with an each-way breakdown if possible) The cost of the Minister's accommodation during his stay in China. Any other costs for the Minister's trip, including travel within China and the presentation of a bowl of shamrock, if possible.