Office of Public Works

Minister Kevin Moran welcomes construction commencement for the Commemorative Bridge at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge, Dublin

Experience eerie events at OPW locations across the country this Halloween

From treasure hunts to ghostly tours, there are plenty of events that are sure to make your hair stand on end

Winter Solstice Lottery Draw takes place at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Co. Meath

The lucky winners will have the opportunity to access the Newgrange Chamber at Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath over the winter solstice period

The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921

The OPW presents a new exhibition of secret photographs taken in Kilmainham Gaol Museum in 1921 during the War of Independence

Consultations

Bonet Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Leitrim. 21 October 2025

Kilcoo Arterial Drainage Scheme 8 October 2025

Duff Arterial Drainage Scheme Maintenance Works, Co. Leitrim and Co. Sligo. 26 August 2025

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General Publications

Published Volumes 22 May 2025

Internal Audit Report - Capital Expenditure Review 15 May 2025

New Minister Brief 2025 24 February 2025

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Press Releases

Minister Kevin Moran welcomes construction commencement for the Commemorative Bridge at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge, Dublin 30 October 2025

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Moneen, Tuam, County Galway 29 October 2025

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces the submission of the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme for Planning Consent 28 October 2025

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Ministers

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works

Senior management

John Conlon

Chairman

Robert Mooney (Commissioner)

Head of Planning and Climate Adaptation

Jim Casey

Head of Flood Risk Management

Rosemary Collier

Head of Heritage Services and Capital Works Delivery

Cathleen Morrison

Head of Estate Management

Kathryn Whyte

Head of Corporate Services

Conor Sreenan

State/Principal Architect

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