Organisation: Office of Public Works

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<p>The scheme has been planned since 2012, when flood waters destroyed homes and businesses in the Glanmire and Sallybrook areas. File picture: Eddie O'Hare</p>

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Work to begin when contract signed on long-awaited Glanmire flood relief scheme

The construction works are expected to continue for 32 months and will cost in the region of €14m.

<p> Works are ongoing at Barryscourt Castle, Carrigtwohill, and it will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

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Still no reopening date for Cork's historic Barryscourt Castle

Barryscourt Castle in Carrigtwohill has been closed to the public since safety works began seven years ago

<p>Children at the official opening of the live crib at The Summer House in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin, last December. The crib became a political flashpoint before Christmas when Dublin's Lord Mayor and Green Party councillor Caroline Conroy announced that she was cancelling the live crib outside the Mansion House. File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos</p>

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OPW claims it took all necessary precautions in setting up live crib at centre of controversy

However, Sinn Féin senator Lynn Boylan said: "It's the principle here. It doesn't seem like the OPW ever thought to ask."

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Kilcrea Friary: Rogue treasure hunters with metal detectors disturb human remains

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No decision yet to erect modular homes for Ukrainians in Mallow

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Mallow locals begin protesting at modular home site

Ardmore's Cliff House Hotel to convert former Waterford barracks into 'fishing lodge'

Guests who “wish to fish, kayak or otherwise enjoy the River Blackwater”, may book at the hotel to stay in the facility during May to August

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

OPW refuses to clarify how it miscalculated capacity needed for new Garda facility

The build at Military Road has only space for 880 personnel, while the number of gardaí has risen to "something in the region of 1,400"

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

OPW accused of 'wanton waste' for not imposing penalties on Convention Centre

The Office of Public Works has been accused of “wanton waste” after it emerged that it did not impose financial penalties on Dublin’s Convention Centre for failing to meet footfall targets.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Taoiseach hits out at State agencies for being 'possessive' of land that could be used for housing

Micheál Martin said vacant State-owned sites must now be used to provide housing for young people looking for a first home

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

'Miracle' that people in Cork not drowned in beds, says minister

Minister of State warns that some Irish people 'will become migrants' due to the effects of climate change

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

'Large drinking parties' and antisocial behaviour reported at historic Kinsale fort

More than sixty cases of damage to national monuments were reported over the past year with grave slabs broken, medieval churches graffitied, and an air rifle believed to have been shot through the windows of another historic site.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

'Living on the island forces you to relax': Couple reflects on six months on Blasket Island

Brock Montgomery and Claire de Haas have spent the past six months as holiday home caretakers on the island

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Home of Peig Sayers on Blasket Island 'used as a toilet by day trippers'

One of two homes Peig Sayers lived in on the Great Blasket Island off the Kerry coast is among a number of ruins on the island being used as a toilet, according to caretakers who lived there.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Modular homes will house up to 250 Ukrainian refugees in Mahon

Mahon in Cork, along with Thurles and Cavan Town, are earmarked for new housing for people fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

No date for reopening Barryscourt Castle six years after works commenced

The castle in Carrigtwohill remains closed for the foreseeable future, despite works beginning in 2016, the Office of Public Works confirmed

Sun, 21 Aug, 2022

Tender process for Macroom's new Garda station set for two years after planning permission

The construction of the new Cork regional headquarters in Macroom had planning permission approved in March last year

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Soaring construction costs may sink Cork flood defence scheme

The original bid about a year ago for the Glashaboy river flood relief scheme in Glanmire was €14m. Now it could cost €17m to deliver

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

OPW awards €2m contract for energy savings project to firm with Direct Provision contracts

Aramark is a large multinational corporation that makes several million euro each year from its contracts at Direct Provision centres

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

Once-famous Cork 'gig' castle closed to public 'for too long'

The OPW closed the castle for work in 2015

Sun, 27 Mar, 2022

Department of Health hit by Legionnaires outbreak

Bacteria which causes severe type of pneumonia detected in shower-room

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Environmentalists horrified over spraying of herbicide along Cork riverbank

The OPW confirmed that the treatment of the invasive Japanese knotweed is linked to the controversial proposed Blackpool flood relief scheme, which is the subject of a legal challenge

Wed, 06 Oct, 2021

OPW could have prevented Garda HQ mess

State agency passed up three opportunities to prevent the loss of the police command centre to private interests

Mon, 23 Aug, 2021

Historic North Cork landmark to open to the public in 2022

Annes Grove Gardens in Castletownroche has been described a "wild romantic glen", with a 30 acre garden thriving with plant life.

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Garda HQ mystery raises further questions about litany of OPW overspending

Cianan Brennan looks at the extraordinary saga of the new HQ — and eight further cases where the Office of Public Works has not delivered value for taxpayers' money The gardaí will soon have a new Dublin HQ — but the ...

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Wanton waste

€10m posting pay slips

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Gardaí starting to count cost of building conundrum

Plans for a new Garda centre in Dublin were based on the numbers of personnel which existed years ago. It may well be too small by the time it is built

Fri, 02 Apr, 2021

Minister urges Save Cork City to withdraw flood defence scheme objections

However, the campaigners are pleading with councillors to abandon the OPW plans

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Yeats memorial fitting for current times

Henry Moore's iconic 'Knife Edge' bronze sculpture was unveiled to the public in 1967 by the then Taoiseach Jack Lynch.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Phoenix Park should close to traffic - Green Party

Motor traffic going through the Phoenix Park should be stopped, according to the Green Party.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Independent specialists appointed to review proposed Glanmire flood relief

Independent specialists have been appointed by the Government to carry out a review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted for the proposed €8.5m Glanmire Flood Relief scheme.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Submission date for feedback on Midleton flood relief scheme extended

Due to the Covid-19 emergency and to ensure all opinions are heard, the period for feedback on the Midleton flood relief scheme has been extended to Monday, April 20.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Phoenix Park paints new signs to show 2m social distance

The Dublin park said it wanted to help the public visualise better the two metres required.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2020

Kyran Fitzgerald: Irish Fiscal Council sounds the alarm on the climate emergency

From Irish banks exposed to bad loans and the slow process to redirect resources, Kyran Fitzgerald writes on the climate challenges identified by a fascinating conference

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

‘It’s hell again. Politicians don’t care’: Flooding nightmare on the Shannon, with more rain on the way

For the residents of Springfield, Clonlara, Co Clare, the nightmare of flooding has returned.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Phoenix Park gates to be refurbished at cost of €820k

The refurbishment of the famous gates of the Phoenix Park, Dublin, which were removed in advance of the visit of Pope Francis, will cost just over €820,000.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

OPW-run national momuments operated at loss of almost €7m in 2019

Ireland's national monuments, which have a guide service, operated at a loss of nearly €7 million last year.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

'The gardaí are concerned': Justice Department had anticipated RIC event ‘sensitivities’

Another message sent to them said: “It is … trending on Twitter and the comments are not exactly favourable! Just type in ‘Black and Tans’ in the search box and you’ll see what I mean.”

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

OPW reports 11 acts of vandalism at historic sites last year alone

Vandalism including the lighting of fires has caused damage and associated repair costs to historic sites managed by the Office of Public Works, according to new data.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

‘Wrong’ to film Star Wars at Skellig Michael

Former manager has misgivings about using the historic site for commercial filming, says Noel Baker.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Health’s €285k bill to secure former HQ

The Department of Health spent more than €285,000 guarding its empty former headquarters at Hawkins House after moving to new offices.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Rolex given to Ceann comhairle to be auctioned under Dáil rules

Mr Ó Fearghaíl received the present while visiting the United Arab Emirates in late 2018.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020

Boxer Moran leaves Independent Alliance

The Independent Alliance has all been ended as Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced he is leaving the group.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

State Archives: Dublin Castle ‘totally impracticable’ for major conferences

A proposal to use Dublin Castle as a venue for conferences and European Council meetings was deemed “totally impracticable” by Irish government officials, declassified state papers have revealed.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

Stunning pictures show Newgrange ahead of the Winter Solstice

Stunning images captured by the National Monuments Service (NMS) show light filtering through Newgrange leading up to today's Winter Solstice.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019

'Series of mistakes' made in €1.8m Dáil printer controversy, says top official

The Dáil's top official has said “a series of mistakes” were made in the €1.8m Oireachtas printing controversy, but said those mistakes were “human error”.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2019

Cork business groups call for delivery of €140m flood defence scheme

Cork Chamber and the Cork Business Association (CBA) said the various agencies responsible for delivering the Lower Lee flood relief scheme should now “move the scheme forward as a matter of priority”.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2019

‘Chaos’ at ports after no-deal Brexit

Ireland is facing into “extreme chaos” this month as Rosslare Europort will not be fully Brexit-ready until January 2021 at the earliest, it can be revealed.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

OPW pledge to keep artists’ impressions of Cork flood defence fair and accurate

What you see is what you’ll get - that was the pledge from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to the people of Cork yesterday as public reaction to its latest Lower Lee flood defence designs continued.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

New proposals on flooding - Credibility the issue in debate on quay plans

It is not necessary to leave Cork to see examples of flood- protection work undertaken by the Office of Public Works that must colour views of that organisation’s idea of sustainable infrastructure that enhances and protects its setting.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

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