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Flood defence funding may have to be cut to pay for children’s science centre, OPW warns

The Irish Times 13 Feb 2026
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has warned it could have to reduce spending on flood protection measures if forced to foot the bill for a long-planned National Children’s Science Centre which could cost €70 million or more.
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More trouble for the OPW as PAC hears of

Irish Independent 16 Jan 2026
More trouble for the OPW as PAC hears of .
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“Dublin’s forgotten river could destroy hundreds of homes if OPW do not act” (Fianna Fáil)

Public Technologies 07 Jan 2026
The modelling has now been returned for further work, yet the OPW has retained the same consultants despite the issues already identified ... Homeowners deserve certainty and fast action from the OPW.
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OPW paid €4m more for Castletown House lands that valuation suggested

RTE 23 Dec 2025
A price of €11.25m was agreed for the lands in Kildare following what the OPW said was "a period of intense and confidential negotiations." ... However, the OPW's bid failed and the land was bought instead by a third party ... An OPW official wrote.
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Discover the magic of Christmas at Ireland's OPW Heritage Sites

Irish Central 19 Dec 2025
Some of Ireland's best-known heritage sites are celebrating the festive season with a wonderful programme of events to suit all tastes ... .
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OPW to spend €10m on catering as EU presidency nears

The Irish Times 09 Dec 2025
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is set to spend an estimated €10 million on event catering and hospitality services for State dinners, high level lunches and other State events at Dublin Castle, Áras an Uachtaráin and other venues.
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OPW provided accommodation to Drew Harris during tenure

RTE 27 Nov 2025
The Office of Public Works (OPW) provided accommodation to the former garda commissioner after around €400,000 worth of refurbishments were completed on the property, a committee has heard ... OPW ...
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