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Heritage Guides - fixed term positions

Our Guides represent the public face of the OPW, showcasing Ireland’s most important heritage sites

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    IMOGEN – An unique Exhibition at Dublin Castle

    The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to host the exhibition IMOGEN, a celebration of Imogen ...

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    Be Winter Ready

    It’s important that people are aware of the supports in place for the upcoming winter and heating season

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    International Men's Day

Consultations

  • Dublin Family Courts - Part IX Planning

    28 November 2023

  • Annagh River, Newport, Co. Limerick (Mulkear Flood Relief Scheme) - Maintenance works

    24 November 2023

  • Mulkear Ballymackeogh Arterial Drainage Scheme Sluice 24 Repair Works

    10 November 2023

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Publications

  • Coastal Change Management Strategy Report

    26 October 2023

  • OPW Social Media Policy 2023

    20 October 2023

  • Information on Castletown House and Estate

    17 October 2023

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Press releases

  • A strength in being together - Tuam gets new mural by internationally acclaimed artist

    27 November 2023

  • Minister O'Donovan announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works at Querrin Beach, Co. ...

    16 November 2023

  • Minister O'Donovan announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works at Leitrim Village, ...

    16 November 2023

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Ministers

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    Patrick O'Donovan

    Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works,  Minister of State with responsibility for the Gaeltacht


Senior management

  • Maurice Buckley

    Chairman

  • Robert Mooney (Commissioner)

    Head of Planning and Climate Adaptation

  • Ciarán O'Connor (Commissioner)

    State/Principal Architect

  • Jim Casey

    Head of Flood Risk Management

  • Rosemary Collier

    Head of Heritage Services and Capital Works Delivery

  • Pat Fitzsimons

    Acting Head of Corporate Services

  • Cathleen Morrison

    Acting Head of Estate Management


About

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is an Irish government office whose primary function is to support the implementation of government policy. The OPW advises the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State at that department, principally in the disciplines of property (including heritage properties) and flood risk management.

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Office of Public Works

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Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co Meath, C15 NX36
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