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# OPW

Historic Phoenix Park gates removed for Pope visit finally set to be restored

The gates were taken down in August 2018 ahead of Pope Francis’s visit to Ireland.

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Sep 7th 2019, 6:30 AM

# noteworthy

More than thirty sites managed by Office of Public Works lying idle around the country

Ten sites purchased as part of the doomed decentralisation plan of 2003 remain in state hands more than a decade later.

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Sep 2nd 2019, 12:05 AM

# noteworthy

Nearly 100 State buildings managed by Office of Public Works lying idle around the country

Just over two-thirds of the buildings are former garda stations that were shut as part of a policing plan in 2012 and 2013.

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Aug 23rd 2019, 12:05 AM

# in rude health

Artwork containing sexual words and images in Dept of Health moved after complaint

The OPW said the piece has been moved into an individual office now after “an objection” to the artwork.

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Jul 26th 2019, 6:05 AM

# dublin's green lung

OPW defends car-park proposals for Phoenix Park

planned, designated parking areas could improve congestion when huge events like Bloom are held in the park, the summary said.

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May 31st 2019, 9:19 PM

# dublin 9

OPW raised concerns over impact planned apartments in Glasnevin will have on Botanic Gardens

The OPW brought up issues with the scale of the proposed development at the site of a former car dealership on Glasnevin Hill.

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May 8th 2019, 6:30 AM

# too expensive

Ceann Comhairle likely unable to keep Rolex given to him by UAE official

The watch, believed to be worth close to €8,000, may be sold and the money used for charitable purposes.

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Apr 8th 2019, 6:30 AM

# deery me

OPW sold carcasses of Phoenix Park deer culled by state-hired marksman to game dealer

Annual culls are carried out by the OPW to manage the number of wild deer in the park.

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Feb 3rd 2019, 10:00 PM

# Breakdown

€1.6 million on stewards and €76k on catering: How much the Pope's visit cost the taxpayer

As of 1 November, the OPW had spent €15,754,639.37 on the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland.

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Nov 22nd 2018, 6:00 AM

# Status orange

Schools to 'remain vigilant', parks and heritage sites to close as Ireland braces for arrival of Storm Callum

A Status Orange warning takes effect in 13 counties tonight as gusts of up to 130 km/h are expected along Irish coasts.

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Oct 11th 2018, 6:01 PM

# banana maths

'If you did this in the private sector you'd be gone' - Head of OPW grilled over State building being measured incorrectly

The Comptroller and Auditor General recently revealed that the wrong rate of rent had been paid on the vacant building.

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Oct 11th 2018, 3:11 PM

# Miesian Plaza

New Department of Health headquarters were empty for over a year - costing almost €16m

The OPW entered into a lease to accommodate the HQs of the Departments of Children & Youth Affairs and Health, in addition to parts of the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform.

25.9k

Sep 29th 2018, 7:33 PM

# sambo heaven

Thousands of sandwiches thrown in skip after Papal Mass because charities refused them says OPW

The OPW was responding to a caller on RTÉ’s Liveline who spotted catering staff throwing out unopened sandwiches behind the food stalls.

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Aug 29th 2018, 8:34 AM

# holy water

'Minimum amount of water' used in 'essential' cleaning of Pope's Cross - OPW

Dublin is under a hosepipe ban.

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Jul 3rd 2018, 1:59 PM

# count day

Dublin Castle courtyard will be open to the public tomorrow ... but don't expect any big screens

In 2015, large crowds congregated in the space for the Marriage Equality count results.

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May 25th 2018, 6:13 PM

# Independent alliance

Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran wins bout over junior minister role against Seán Canney

An internal dispute arose over whether Seán Canney would take back over the role.

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Apr 19th 2018, 5:26 PM

# training college

PAC 'not satisfied' Garda College still operating under multiple tax codes

In its latest report, the PAC state that last year the gardaí declared its intention to the committee to bring the organisation under one tax code by the end of March.

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Mar 30th 2018, 6:45 AM

# Cull

State-hired marksman shot over 200 deer in the Phoenix Park in the last two years

A total of 203 deer were shot by the marksman as part of eight culls carried out in 2016 and 2017.

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Feb 6th 2018, 4:30 PM

# dunbeg fort

'We cannot stress how dangerous it is': Ancient Kerry fort closed after storm damage

The site is precariously placed on a cliff edge.

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Jan 4th 2018, 4:27 PM

# streamed live

You can now see the winter solstice at Newgrange without a ticket

And without having to leave your home.

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Dec 18th 2017, 9:54 AM

# pope plans

Government officials to meet next week to get plans underway for Pope Francis visit

Phoenix Park is on course to host the Pontiff for his farewell Mass during his visit next August.

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Dec 10th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Emergency Planning

How much salt we have in stock and other Important Things to know about winter

Ministers were giving their annual ‘Winter Ready’ update today. We appear to have plenty of salt.

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Nov 8th 2017, 1:54 PM

# loreto hall

€40 million luxury hotel gets green light on site of iconic Stephen's Green building

The new hotel is to be built on the site of a former ‘young ladies’ hostel.

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Apr 28th 2017, 6:12 PM

# ireland's ancient east

New €3m viewing platform and museum on the way for Dublin Castle's record tower

It’s one of a number of locations to receive funding thanks to Fáilte Ireland.

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Apr 14th 2017, 10:53 AM

# rotating ministry

Here's why Sean Canney and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will NOT both get ministerial pensions

The TDs flipped a coin last year to decide who would take the first shift as junior minister.

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Feb 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Trading Places

Minister who got job after coin toss to swap role with close ally by August

OPW junior minister Sean Canney will be rotating the ministry with Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

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Feb 5th 2017, 1:50 PM

# save cork city

Architects and planners concerned that Cork flood defence plan won't work

Warnings have been issued that parts of Cork city could be flooded between 8 and 9.30am this morning.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 6:11 AM

# Home Sweet Home

Demolition of Apollo House put on hold

Objections about plans for the site have been made to An Bord Pleanála.

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Jan 25th 2017, 9:11 AM

# neolithic after all

Newgrange's winter solstice is only 50 years old? No way, says OPW

A former State archaeologist had suggested that the roofbox at Newgrange was fabricated in the 1960s.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 2:03 PM

# spruce up

Leinster House is crumbling, here's why they want to close it for the summer

Leinster House is to undergo its most significant restoration work to date.

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May 28th 2016, 10:00 PM

# Floody Hell

A group set up to plan flood defences didn't meet for four years

Another didn’t meet for six.

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Apr 5th 2016, 10:40 PM

# Breakdown

Here's how much has been paid out to flood damaged households in these 22 counties

Almost €500,000 has been provided to 424 households.

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Feb 15th 2016, 6:15 AM

# flood defences

Minister hits out at claim flood relief budget has been 'slashed'

Simon Harris says the government is investing more money in this area over the next five years than has been spent in the last two decades.

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Jan 20th 2016, 9:55 AM

# savage

Information sought regarding men that 'fed live duck to pitbull' in Co Laois

The incident allegedly happened in Emo Court Gardens in the midlands county.

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Aug 13th 2015, 2:30 PM

# unaccounted for

Heard about the curious case of the missing Dáil artwork that isn't actually missing?

A top OPW official explained the curious case of the missing artwork in Leinster House.

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Feb 26th 2015, 3:44 PM

# Countdown

Ever been a tourist in Ireland? How many of these Top 20 heritage sites have you seen?

What tops the list?

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Jan 16th 2015, 10:39 AM

# The Tide is high

Highest astronomical tide means flood warnings for Cork this weekend

Met Éireann says it expects gales in coastal areas as well.

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Nov 7th 2014, 11:55 AM

# dead set against

This old garda station is being turned into a mortuary

But residents aren’t happy.

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Oct 24th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Storm Damage

Clare storm repairs 'on hold' because of funding confusion

A senior engineer with Clare Co Council told TheJournal.ie that the council is still waiting for clarification on project proposals from the OPW.

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Aug 7th 2014, 2:15 PM

# fighting the floods

Cork City is to get new flood defences but the scheme is not quite ready yet

A public information day is being held in Cork City Hall today.

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Jul 29th 2014, 7:00 AM