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OPW Craft Apprenticeships available across the country

Opportunities in the Office of Public Works in Carpentry & Joinery, Stonecutting & Stonemasonry, ...

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  • Image: Construction begins on temporary bus stops for Phoenix Park shuttle bus pilot
    Construction begins on temporary bus stops for Phoenix Park shuttle bus pilot

    Traffic management will be in place for the duration of these works

  • Image: Importance of protecting our country's unique archaeological and architectural heritage sites
    Importance of protecting our country's unique archaeological and architectural heritage sites

    Over 145,000 recorded archaeological monuments around the country in private and public ownership

  • Image: OPW welcomes Sculpture in Context 2023 Exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin
    OPW welcomes Sculpture in Context 2023 Exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin

    The artworks receive a spectacular presentation throughout the 50 acres of beautifully landscaped ...

Consultations

  • Proposed Cashen Estuary Pump Infrastructure for the Feale OPW Arterial Drainage Scheme

    14 September 2023

  • Manusmore Embankment - Embankment Repair

    13 September 2023

  • Robertstown Foynes - Sluice Replacement

    11 September 2023

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Publications

  • Abbey Quarter - Kilkenny City

    21 February 2023

  • Report on the Gender Pay Gap in the Office of Public Works 2022

    22 December 2022

  • Office of Public Works Annual Report 2021

    1 December 2022

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Press releases

  • Office of Public Works Celebrates Culture Night 2023 - One Night For All

    21 September 2023

  • 10 Green Flag Awards for OPW Parks

    20 September 2023

  • OPW to host live Craft skills show at the Ploughing Championships: State agency promoting new ...

    18 September 2023

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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

    Head of Planning and Climate Adaptation

  • Ciarán O'Connor

    State Architect/Major Project Delivery

  • 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

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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

Address:
Jonathan Swift Street, Trim, Co Meath, C15 NX36
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Email:
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