The OPW is influencing many aspects of life in Ireland. It is the government’s principal engineering agency, providing an engineering service to the Flood Risk Management and Estate Management functions of the OPW as well as to other government departments. It has responsibility for caring for 780 heritage sites, including national monuments, historic parks, gardens and buildings. It also provides accommodation for government services and manages much of the State’s property portfolio.Find out how in our new online newsletter.