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OPW bans green and orange colours from Battle of the Boyne site

OPW bans green and orange colours from Battle of the Boyne site

The location is of particular significance to unionists, as William’s victory in 1690 established Protestant dominance in Ireland and is commemorated by the Orange Order with a series of marches on July 12th each year.

Skellig Michael boat trips dispute resolved in High Court

Skellig Michael boat trips dispute resolved in High Court

Earlier this month, the judge granted an application by the OPW to lift an automatic suspension on landing at the island, which was used as a film location for the Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

OPW has spent €2.5m maintaining vacant properties in past five years

OPW has spent €2.5m maintaining vacant properties in past five years

The agency owns a total of 73 vacant properties, including 19 former Garda stations that have remained empty for more than a decade, and two decentralisation sites that have been vacant since 2007.

Skellig Michael boat trips can resume, court rules

Skellig Michael boat trips can resume, court rules

Leinster House bike shed had no value for money assessment before work began, report finds

Leinster House bike shed had no value for money assessment before work began, report finds

National Concert Hall to spend €2.6m on new 'world class' pipe organ

National Concert Hall to spend €2.6m on new 'world class' pipe organ

ESB tried to charge extra €57,000 for wall around government building

ESB tried to charge extra €57,000 for wall around government building

‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

‘Boxer’ Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over ‘Elon Musk-type’ plan

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran engaged in fierce exchanges in defence of public spending on a range of projects

OPW hoped Leinster House bike shed could become model design for other historic properties

OPW hoped Leinster House bike shed could become model design for other historic properties

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

An architectural heritage impact assessment said the project was proving a “challenge” because of its sensitive historic location.

Donohoe ’embarrassed’ by bike shed cost and ‘accepts responsibility’

Donohoe ’embarrassed’ by bike shed cost and ‘accepts responsibility’

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

Paschal Donohoe said while he was not involved in the decision and did not approve the spending, he ‘accepts responsibility’ as a finance minister

Over €1.6m spent on security at politicians and officeholders homes in last 18 months

Over €1.6m spent on security at politicians and officeholders homes in last 18 months

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

The latest figures show the OPW paid out €809,000 for security systems at the private residences of eleven individuals in the first six months of this year

New bridge over Liffey at entrance to Irish National War Memorial Gardens will close daily

New bridge over Liffey at entrance to Irish National War Memorial Gardens will close daily

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

The OPW noted that a bridge was always intended as part of the original design by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the Irish National War Memorial Gardens to connect the memorial with the Phoenix Park.

€60,000 spent on roof of security hut

€60,000 spent on roof of security hut

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Gardaí had identified security weaknesses around Government Buildings.

Security hut costing €1.4m shows lack of respect for taxpayers, TD says

Security hut costing €1.4m shows lack of respect for taxpayers, TD says

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The Office for Public Works has also come under recent scrutiny for spending €336,000 on a glass-covered bike shelter

Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging

Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Office of Public Works officials appeared before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to answer questions about the high costs of the shelter.

Security hut at Department of Finance cost more than €1.4m, committee told

Security hut at Department of Finance cost more than €1.4m, committee told

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

John Conlon, of the Office of Public Works, told the Oireachtas Finance Committee the project included a significant mechanical and electrical system.

'Extraordinary' cost of Leinster House bike shelter was not acceptable, OPW chair says

'Extraordinary' cost of Leinster House bike shelter was not acceptable, OPW chair says

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

The total bill for the covered shelter was €336,000.

TDs have right to know who gave go-ahead for €336,000 bike shed – O’Brien

TDs have right to know who gave go-ahead for €336,000 bike shed – O’Brien

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

The massive cost of the 18-bike shelter was again raised in the Dáil on Thursday.

New bicycle shed for Leinster house cost over €335k

New bicycle shed for Leinster house cost over €335k

Sun, 01 Sep, 2024

A breakdown of costs from the Office of Public Works shows that €322,282 was spent on the main construction and installation project.

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Pairc Naisiunta na Mara, comprising 70,000 acres of land and seas, is now Ireland’s largest national park.

Department spent almost €50,000 on Chinese premier's visit

Department spent almost €50,000 on Chinese premier's visit

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

The Office of Public Works sent the Department of Foreign Affairs a bill for €11,081 for the arrival of the Chinese delegation into Dublin Airport.