FOI Requests - Q2 2017

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FOI/1/1/1196 12-Apr-17 Other Please provide the pre-demolition asbestos report relating to Scoil Bhride, Ballyroan, Co Laois. Please 05-May-17 Granted also provide any other relevant documents, correspondence or meeting notes regarding asbestos surveys before during or after demolition and construction work. Planning permission for the demolition and construction was granted in 2013 with Laois County Council Planning Reference 13347. Demolition work commenced in January 2017. FOI/1/1/1197 06-Apr-17 Other Copies of all correspondence relating to 'GARDA TERRACE', this is to include all internal review 01-Jun-17 Part Granted 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. FOI/1/1/1198 18-Apr-17 Other For information on the cost of running/expenditure of each of the of the National monuments in the care 16-May-17 Granted of the OPW that have a guide service/facility in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon last year, with a breakdown by each facility and a breakdown of the costs of running each facilities, to include staff wages, building maintenance, etc. For information on the income taken in at each of the aforementioned facilities last year. FOI/1/1/1199 18-Apr-17 Journalist I am seeking access to records held by the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, under the Freedom of Information 10-May-17 Granted Act 2014. I wish to request access to the following records: (1) What number of the Kilmainham Gaol Museum's staff have availed of counselling from the Department Welfare officer between 2000-2015? (If you could provide the total number of staff between these years for context too, please.) (2) How many sick leave days were taken between 2000-2015 due to stress, anxiety, depression or workplace or work- related illnesses? (Could the total number of days off be provided for comparison, and the figures be divided per year, i.e. In 2000, there were X days taken off due to stress, out of a total of Y days off in total.) (3) Could the number of harassment, bullying or abuse complaints made about staff at the Museum by other staff members between 2000-2015 be made available (divided per year and categorized per type of complaint)? (4) How many staff members have resigned/left the job from 2000- 2015, citing problems with other staff members as the reason for their departure? (5) What is the most common reason employees give for leaving their role at Kilmainham Gaol Museum?

FOI/1/1/1200 06-Apr-17 Other Records relating to Cork City Flood Relief Scheme 30-May-17 Part Granted

FOI/1/1/1201 20-Apr-17 Journalist A copy of all briefing and position papers, and correspondence, regarding the use of drones on OPW 18-May-17 Part Granted controlled sites and lands. The documents should cover the period January 1st, 2015 to the present date.

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FOI/1/1/1202 24-Apr-17 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following:Copies of any 22-May-17 Granted reports/memoranda/recommendations/submissions relating to the rock fall discovered at Sceilig Mhichíl earlier this month. FOI/1/1/1203 25-Apr-17 Journalist All records pertaining to the National Museum's Collection Resource Centre in Swords. (It may also be n/a Withdrawn referred to as the Old Motorola Building Swords Storage Facility) between 1st July 2007 and 31st July 2009. Records should include but not be limited to: copies of the minutes of meeting-both board and otherwise; as well as any copies of reports, correspondence; (electronic and otherwise) and other documentation pertaining to the Facility. FOI/1/1/1204 26-May-17 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the 22-Jun-17 Granted following records that I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: A list of heritage sites under the remit of the OPW along with -

categories such as staff salary, construction, repairs etc;

FOI/1/1/1205 Personal FOI/1/1/1206 26-May-17 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the 02-Jun-17 Part Granted following records that I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: • A list of all offices and buildings that are maintained by the OPW and the annual cost of maintenance for 2014, 2015 and 2016

FOI/1/1/1207 26-May-17 Journalist In accordance with section 12 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request access to the 11-May-17 Withdrawn following records that I believe to be held by the Office of Public Works: • A list of all Gardai properties, whether they are owned or leased, and the cost of those, if any, that are leased and the estimated value of the properties owned - if possible • A list of all vacant properties under the control of the OPW, the cost of maintaining the properties and there estimated value FOI/1/1/1208 Personal FOI/1/1/1209 02-Jun-17 Journalist I wish to request access to the following records under the Freedom of Information Act: (1) Copies of all 18-May-17 Withdrawn pest control reports and other documentation received from pest-control companies in respect of services provided at Áras an Uachtaráin during each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; to include service reports, inspection reports, invoices, and other relevant records (2) Copies of all pest control reports and other documentation received from pest-control companies in respect of services provided at Farmleigh House during each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; to include service reports, inspection reports, invoices, and other relevant records (3) Records of the total amount spent on pest-control services provided at Áras an Uachtaráin and Farmleigh House in each of the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 FOI/1/1/1210 10-May-17 Business/Interest We are seeking disclosure of the full tendering process used by OPWs National Historic Properties 07-Jun-17 Granted Division when deciding which contractor to use for the Gardening duties in Leinster House

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FOI/1/1/1211 12-May-17 Journalist Copies of any correspondence between OPW and An Garda Siochana relating to the rental of OPW 05-Jul-17 Granted lands and failure to pass on the money earned to OPW. Copies of any reports, briefing notes, submissions, and so on prepared relating to the above. FOI/1/1/1212 12-May-17 Journalist A spreadsheet/database of all of the vacant office/lands currently leased by the OPW. Details of the 16-May-17 Withdrawn address, the length of the lease, how long they have been vacant for, and how much is being paid each year for each property. FOI/1/1/1213 12-May-17 Other I refer to the earlier very successful visit of the Prince of Wales and party to the city of Kilkenny, today. 06-Jun-17 Granted During that visit, A flag of unknown entity flew from Kilkenny Castle; As the OPW is the custodian of Kilkenny Castle for the people of this State, I seek all records in all formats concerning the decision to fly this flag above Kilkenny castle on this day , to include any related internal OPW correspondence and correspondence between other state bodies and or any other entities, or individuals; plus any documents that would identify the seigneurial significance of this Flag, the provenance and indeed the ownership of this flag, and ultimately who made the decision to fly this flag. Plus, I seek any documents etc that may explain why the tricolour of this State was not flown on this significant event. In short, I feel all information and related documents and correspondence concerning, ‘that flag”. FOI/1/1/1214 15-May-17 Other I would like you to provide me the following information if possible (in relation to Emo Court) , under the 12-Jun-17 Granted Freedom of Information Act. 1. What are the OPW's lock-up procedures? 2. What is the expected response time of Key Guard Security to an issue at EMO court? 3. How many times have Key Guard security needed to be called to let people out of Emo Court? 4. You state that the exit gate is to remain open after the these times, this is very vague, can you provide me with an exact time that Key Guard Security have been advise to lock the gates? eg 21:05, 21:30, or the conditions that Key Guard Security have been advised must be met in order to lock the gates? Has Key Guard Security been advised to lock the gates regardless of people and cars still on the grounds as the security guard stated? FOI/1/1/1215 15-May-17 Staff Please provide me with all submissions and recommendations made by Tony 08-Jun-17 Granted Smyth in 2016 with regard to the post of Director of Engineering Services.

FOI/1/1/1216 17-May-17 Journalist I am seeking copies of all correspondence, emails and teleconference calls minutes, between the OPW n/a Withdrawn and Caranua regarding Caranua’s current premises at Frederick Court Dublin 1, the issue of moving premises, rent at each, costs of the upkeep of each and the cost of decoration and upkeep of all or any premises for Caranua, since January 2013.

FOI/1/1/1217 18-May-17 Other In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, please now provide me with copies of all proposals, 12-Jul-17 Refused plans drawings, records, correspondence, and assessments pertaining to the proposal to develop the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade site at Iveagh House, 78-81 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 VYF53 to include the plans, drawings and assessments for the redevelopment of the site at 77 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. I also require the proposals, records, plans, drawings, correspondence and assessments for any and all development/redevelopment of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Iveagh House, 78-81 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Specifically, I require the records which record the scope and nature of the proposed overall development (incorporating 78-81 St Stephens Green) and any proposed revised development of the site/premises at 78-81 St Stephens Green in light of the failure by the State to acquire the property at 77 St. Stephens Green.

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FOI/1/1/1218 22-May-17 Other A) A list of all the buildings, owned by the OPW, that the OPW currently has leased to others in each of 19-Jun-17 Granted counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the tenant, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what it's currently used for. FOI/1/1/1219 12-May-17 Journalist Details of all costs associated with the most recent renovation/refurbishment work carried out in the public n/a Withdrawn areas of the LH2000 building, including the installation of a new reception area. FOI/1/1/1220 22-May-17 Other B) A list of all buildings, owned by others, that the OPW currently has rented in each of counties 19-Jun-17 Part Granted Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon, including details of the owner, the annual rent, the name and address of each building and what's it's currently used for. FOI/1/1/1221 29-May-17 Oireachtas/Public All records related to the timeframe for implementation of Phase 2 the South Ennis Flood Relief Scheme 20-Jun-17 Granted Representative including correspondence with public representatives and briefings and updates prepared for the Minister since 1 January 2012 FOI/1/1/1222 30-May-17 Other Any Correspondence between the OPW and An Garda Siochana regarding the construction of a new n/a Withdrawn Divisional Garda HQ in Kevin Street, Dublin in the time-frame of 1 January 2015 to 26 May 2017 inclusive. FOI/1/1/1223 30-May-17 Business/Interest 1) With regards to tender Ref: SD/04/17The supply of carpet tiles to the Dept Social Protection Branmore n/a Withdrawn Road Sligo awarded to Treflor 2) With regard to tender Ref SD/04/17. The supply of carpet tiles to the Dept Social Protection Hanover St Cork awarded to Se Quirk 3) With regard to tender Ref SD/04/17. The supply of carpet tiles to the Dept Social Protection Grace Park Athlone awarded to Mark Rafferty Solutions Ltd. Please give details of the quality of the tiles submitted by the 3 above.

FOI/1/1/1224 31-May-17 Journalist Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, can I request details and a breakdown of expendiature on 28-Jun-17 Granted Teach O’Clericin in Monaghan in 2016. FOI/1/1/1225 31-May-17 Business/Interest With regards to Tender Ref DL/24/15. The supply of carpet to the Houses of the Oireachtas Leinster 01-Jun-17 Withdrawn House Kildare St Dublin 2. Please give details of the quality of the carpet used and the total cost.

FOI/1/1/1226 22-May-17 Other A list of all the buildings that An Garda Siochána is currently renting in each of counties Roscommon, 19-Jun-17 Part Granted Leitrim, and Longford, including details of the annual rent payable, the length of each lease, the name and address of each building, the name and address of each owner, and An Garda Siochána current use of each building. FOI/1/1/1227 07-Jun-17 Journalist I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, details of how many times Taoiseach Enda 03-Jul-17 Granted Kenny used Steward's House in Farmleigh in 2016 and to date in 2017. Please also include any payments made by the Taoiseach in relation to his use of the house or any charges incurred on him by the OPW during the same period. Please also include any correspondence between the Taoiseach and/or his office and the OPW in relation to Steward's House during the same period. I also wish to request, under FoI, any correspondence between Leo Varadkar and/or Simon Coveney or their offices / representatives and the OPW in relation to Steward's House since the start of 2016.

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FOI/1/1/1228 21-Jun-17 Journalist I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to all correspondence with former 18-Jul-17 Part Granted Taoisigh and Cinn Comhairle about their official portraits, including in relation to the commissioning process, to date in 2017. Please include all correspondence with Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny, John O’Donoghue, Seamus Kirk and Sean Barrett. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to all correspondence with the Department of the Taoiseach and/or Houses of the Oireachtas in relation to official portraits during 2015 and 2016, including in relation to the commissioning process. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to any briefings/memos in relation to the commissioning of official portraits during 2015 and 2016.

FOI/1/1/1229 21-Jun-17 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: 14-Jul-17 Refused Copy of the briefing notes prepared on appointment of incoming Minister Kevin Moran. FOI/1/1/1230 21-Jun-17 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: 18-Jul-17 Part Granted Copies of any correspondence between OPW and Dublin City Council with regard to placement of OPW sites on register of vacant sites. Copies of any reports, memoranda, submissions, briefing notes prepared relating to the above. FOI/1/1/1231 21-Jun-17 Journalist Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: n/a Withdrawn Copies of any records to include emails, letters, faxes, handwritten notes, memos and so on relating to the possibility of selling Stepaside Garda Station. FOI/1/1/1232 27-Jun-17 Business/Interest OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 1. Submission for "Tenders for the provision of short films for a recruitment n/a Withdrawn campaign" (DUE DATE 2nd JUNE 2017) All submitted tenders requested, including winning application (Public Appointments Service).

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