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Our Rural Future

The OPW plays a vital role in protecting, promoting and sustaining rural Ireland.

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    All Creatures Great and Small

    On Line Art Exhibition organised by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the Department of Finance, ...

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    Estate Management

    Some of the most recognisable properties in the country are held by the government. The Office of ...

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    Information on OPW Heritage Sites and COVID-19

    Please follow the protective measures in place at OPW Heritage Sites open under Level 5


Consultations

  • An Garda Síochána Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

    1 April 2021

  • Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study

    29 January 2021

  • Garda Divisional Headquarters, Portlaoise Garda Station, ...

    15 December 2020

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Publications

  • The Grianán of Aileach

    28 January 2021

  • Heritage Services: State Art Collection

    9 January 2020

  • Heritage Services: National Historic Properties (NHP)

    9 January 2020

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Press releases

  • Minister O’Donovan outlines details of Environmental ...

    8 April 2021

  • Rhododendron Week National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

    6 April 2021

  • Phoenix Park - North Road Essential Repair Roadworks ...

    6 April 2021

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Policies

  • Built Heritage
  • Flood Risk Management
  • Estate Management

Services

  • OPW Heritage Services
  • Apply for Building Contractor Approval
  • Application Form for the Consultants Direct Invitation List

Ministers

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    Patrick O'Donovan

    Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works


Senior management

  • Maurice Buckley

    Chairman

  • John Sydenham

    Commissioner, Flood Risk Management

  • John McMahon

    Commissioner (Regions, Intermediate Projects and Cultural and Historical Property)

  • Ciaran O'Connor

    State Architect/Principal Architect

  • John Curtin

    Director of Flood Risk Management

  • Martin Bourke

    Assistant Secretary, Head of Estate Management

  • Mick Long

    Director of Corporate Services


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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Contacts

Office of Public Works

Address:
Jonathan Swift Street , Trim , Meath , C15 NX36
Website:
www.gov.ie/opw
Email:
info@opw.ie
Phone number:
0469422000
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Government Publications Office

Address:
52 St Stephen's Green , Dublin , D02 DR67
Website:
www.gov.ie/en/publication/598588-government-publications/
Email:
publications@opw.ie
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