Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the DG of RTÉ and the Minister regarding exit packages for Rory Coveney and/or Richard Collins of RTÉ between 30/09/23 and 26/02/24; All correspondence between the Director General of RTÉ and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/09/23 and 26/02/24; All correspondence between officials within the Department at the level of PO and above, and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/09/23 and 26/02/24, through private messaging services in the conduct of official government business, in accordance with Circular Number 09/19, entitled Policy on the Use of Private Email and Other Messaging Services, and Central Policy Unit Guidance Note 24, issued December 2015, entitled FOI Act implications for any official information held in non-official systems, email accounts and devices; All correspondence between the Chair of RTÉ and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/09/23 and 26/02/24, through private messaging services in the conduct of official government business, in accordance with Circular Number 09/19,, and Central Policy Unit Guidance Note 24. All correspondence between the DG of RTÉ and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/09/23 and 26/02/24, through private messaging services in the conduct of official government business, in accordance with Circular Number 09/19, and Central Policy Unit Guidance Note 24.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence / minutes / briefings / memos relating to the meeting between Twitter and Minister Martin / officials outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/71124/twitter-international-company
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
30 representative samples of the correspondence (15 for each point below) Complaints made to the Department from members of the public, public representatives or arts groups about the Basic Income for the Arts scheme from 1 January 2025 to date, 10 March 2026 Representations made to the Department from members of the public, public representatives or arts groups in support of the scheme being made permanent, from 1 October 2025 to date, 10 March 2026
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting held between the Department of Sport and the FAI regarding banning the use of flares at League of Ireland games.January 1st 2025 to date
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
An tuairisc a chur Barr Feabhais le chéile ar an Phleanáil Teanga agus na Limistéir Gaeltachta agus a chur siad chuig na Roinne
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All emails, and correspondence between the Football Association of Ireland and Department of Sport and/or Ministers responsible from January 23 2025 until today March 12 2025 that relate to League of Ireland Academies. I would also like to request minutes of any meetings with the Football Association of Ireland relating to Academies in the same time period, should they exist.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Josepha Madigan and/or her officials in the Department Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Galway 2020 and/or its board, pertaining to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, from September 30 2019 to March 1; and all internal documentation, memos and records held by the department on Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture during that period.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of the number of all devices currently licenced from Microsoft to the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport running "Microsoft Windows 11" Records of the total number of all devices planned to be using"Microsoft Windows 11" by the Department of Culture,Communications and Sport Records of the total cost to date the taxpayer of implementing"Microsoft Windows 11" by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Records of the total planned cost to the taxpayer of implementing "Microsoft Windows 11" by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Records of any alternative solutions to Microsoft contracts
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records related to this lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/135670/mediahuis-ireland-group-limited
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Gach taifid, miontuairisc cruinnithe agus cumarsáid [léibh ArdOifigeach Feidhmiúcháin nó os a cheann sa Roinn] a bhaineann le tithíocht inacmhainne agus talamh lena n-aghaidh a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht ón thréimhse idir 1/1/2021 chun dáta.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All substantive correspondence (emails, research, briefingpapers, memos, speaking notes, etc) sent or received by the Minister for Tourism,Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin on the subject of (a) the financial prospects for the Irish tourism industry for the coming year (b) the impact of financial supports extended to the sector so far during the Covid-19 pandemic and (c) possible future financial supports. The time period in question is December 1, 2020 to February 1,2021. I'm happy to exclude members of the public from my query and restrict it to representative organisations (e.g. Irish Hotels Federation) and individual businesses or tourist sites (e.g. Gleneagle Hotel/Cliffs of Moher).In terms of content, I'm interested in such groups' forecast for the tourist season ahead and their proposals for the financial supports that they will need.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I require the following information regarding the admission figures for Bunratty folk park co. ClareUnder the following headings U.S.A Tourists U.K. Tourists, Irish tourists, family memberships, children. For years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I would like to put in a freedom of information request for the documents below.1. All correspondences sent and received by the Minister regarding a potential shortage of tourist accommodation in Ireland in 2023. The timeframe for correspondence is between 1st December 2022 to 12th January 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1. Final appraisal reports prepared by the National Archives in 2018 and 2019 in response to Applications for the Disposal of Records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act, 1986. 2. Appraisal policies, appraisal criteria or any rules, procedures, guidelines, interpretations and precedents used or applied by the National Archives in assessing Applications for Disposal of Records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act, 1986. I wish to request the following records for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020: 1. Appraisal reports or other documentation prepared by the National Archives in response to Applications for the Disposal of Records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act, 1986, to include documentation relatingto disposal applications authorised, refused and withdrawn. 2. Appraisal policies, appraisal criteria or any rules, procedures, guidelines, interpretations and precedents used or applied by the National Archives in assessing Applications for Disposal of Records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act, 1986. 3. Correspondence between staff members of the National Archives (including the Director or Acting Director) or between the National Archives and the agencies submitting the Applications for Disposal; notes of meetings or any other documentation relating to the assessment of Applications for the Disposal of Records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act, 1986, and the recommendations arising from those assessments.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the Performance Delivery Agreement (PDA)was drawn up and signed between the Departmentand FMC inrelation to the delivery of the Music Industry StimulusPackage.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the minutes of a Zoom meeting between Minister Catherine Martin, Junior Minister Jack Chambers, Secretary General Katherine Licken and the Olympic Federation of Ireland that occured between September 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. See reference to meeting here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/65723/olympic-federation-of-ireland Copies of all correspondence between the ministers, the secretary general and the Olympic Federation of Ireland since the meeting took place. The records should include any documents and attachments that accompany letters/emails.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Under the Freedom ofInformation Act, I am requesting the release of minutes of all meetings of the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations between 2016 and the present date.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records held relating to the processing and release of CHG-FOI- 2019-0220. Copies of all records held referring or relating to the decision by the Department to publish documents relating to the purchase of Connemara Airport on its website in early January.Searches ofany mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging servicesshould be considered when processing this request.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held in Minister Kyne's email account referring or relating to the purchase of Connemara Airport. This part of the request to cover the period 1 July 2019 to date of receipt of the request. Copies of any correspondence - written, email, text, or via other messaging service - between Minister Kyne and Padraig O Ceidigh in the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of this request. Copies of any briefings/submissions prepared for Minister Kyne relating to the purchase of Connemara Airport. This part of the request to cover the period 1 July 2019 to date of receipt of the request. Searches of any mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging servicesshould be considered when processing this request.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of any board/governing authority/management committee meetings that took place in 2019.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Virgin Media and the announcement of the RTÉ bailout on July 27th this year. All requests from Virgin Media for money to fund their current affairs output and all responses to same.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the completed Scoring Matrix (as detailed in the guidelines for applicants published on the Department's website) for each application made for funding under LSSIF 2024, including those submissions that were unsuccessful.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Draft cost-benefit-analysis reports by EY on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any notes or summaries prepared for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media by her Department on the questions raised in the EY draft reports and the issues for consideration in any Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any notes or summaries prepared by the Department Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for any other Department or Minister on the questions raised in the EY draft reports and the issues for consideration in any Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any correspondence with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the Minister for Foreign Affairs on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; associated records; and minutes of any meetings with the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss a bid; Any correspondence with Origin Sports on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; any associated records; and minutes of any meetings or phone calls with the company.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence / briefings / memos / minutes of meetings between this department and the below Irish cultural institutions relating to the financial impact of Covid-19. Any internal departmental correspondence / briefings / memos / minutes of meetings relating to the financial implications of Covid-19 on the below cultural institutions: National Archives and the National Gallery of Ireland. The timeframe for my request is between March and September 11th of this year.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund 2024: The scoring matrix, guidance, or evaluation criteria applied in the assessment process. Scorecards, assessments, or evaluation forms completed for swimming pool applications. Minutes, notes, or summaries of meetings at which swimming pool applications were considered. Reports or briefing notes provided to Ministers which include reference to swimming pool applications. Copies of any correspondence issued by the Department to swimming pool applicants requesting additional information or clarification as well as the response received. Copies of any applications for funding under LSSIF for public swimming pools.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: -Copies of allcorrespondencebetween Minister of State Thomas Byrne and the Gaelic Players Association. -Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Mr Byrne and the Gaelic Players Association. -Copies of all correspondence between Mr Byrne and Athletics Ireland. -Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Mr Byrne and Athletics Ireland. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2023 to 11/9/2023.The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and representatives of AirBnB, including their PR firm Edelman. Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Ms Martin and AirBnB/Edelman. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2023 to 11/9/2023.The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between members of the RTE Authority and Minister Catherine Martin in relation to the issue of board appointments to the RTE Authority, from January 1 2021 to present. All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and the Oireachtas committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht in relation to the issue of board appointments to the RTE Authority, from January 1 2021 to present. The minutes of the following meeting on February 22 between RTE representatives and Minister Catherine Martin and her officials https://www.lobbying.ie/return/72267/raidi%C3%B3-- teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of meetings between Department of Media, RTÉ and the NCH (national concert hall) from Jan 2021 to Date. 2. Members of the committees/groups established for the move of the NSO to the NCH. 3. Dates of meetings due to take place in 2021 and 2022.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All information including correspondence (including text and whatsapp messages) and documentation, memos held by the Department regarding an event hosted by former Minister Katherine Zappone held in the Merrion Hotel on July 21st 2021.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records created since January 1, 2020 in relation to Article 48 of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997, which states that the minister shall establish and maintain a register of cultural objects whose export from the state would constitute a serious loss to the heritage of IrelandThe application should include a copy of any such list that the Minister has established.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Request for the following records: 1) a copy of the document(s) submitted by Udaras to Roinn na Gaeltachta as rational for the sale of GY6725L, GY8058L - folios in Rossaveal, sold by Udaras in May 2019 to Breison Ltd. 2) a copy of the document(s) submitted by Udaras to Roinn na Gaeltachta as rational for the sale of GY10523F - folio in Rossaveal, sold by Udaras in July 2021 to Paddy O'Brien. 3) a copy of the sales agreement for the Udaras na Gaeltachta sale of Arramara to Acadian, circa 2014.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records, correspondence, briefing notes, communications, submissions, representations, reports, and minutes of meetings concerning the signing into law of Statutory Instrument No. 226/2012 - Valued Added Tax (Refund of Tax) (Touring Coaches) Order, 2012.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All costs associated with the Pilot Event concert held in RHK on 3/7/21.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any reference made to Tullamore Squash club by Tullamore GAA and Tullamore women's GAA in the 2020 and most recent application for sports capital and equipment grants.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records showing the current policy positionof the Department in relation to theparticipation by male born persons, who have been issued a Gender Recognition Certificate under Section 18 of the Gender Recognition Acts 2015, in female/womens sports in Ireland.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and the RTE Board (including board members and representatives for the board Q4PR) between 01 March 2023 and current date about the RTE Director General appointment process. All correspondence between Katherine Licken (Secretary General of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media) and the RTE Board (including board members and representatives for the board Q4PR) between 01 March 2023 and current date about the RTE Director General appointment process. All correspondence between Tríona Quill (Assistant Secretary General with responsibility for the Broadcasting and Media Division) and the RTE Board (including board members and representatives for the board Q4PR) between 01 March 2023 and current date about the RTE Director General appointment process. All correspondence between Minister's Special Adviser Juno McEnroe and the RTE Board (including board members and representatives for the board Q4PR) between 01 March 2023 and current date about the RTE Director General appointment process. All correspondence between Minister's Special Adviser Tanya Warren and the RTE Board (including board members and representatives for the board Q4PR) between 01 March 2023 and current date about the RTE Director General
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records held by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The records are: Emails sent by Bauer Media Group to the department containing its position paper on the European Media Freedom Act. As referenced here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/95250/bauer-media-audio-ireland
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all credit card receipts for expenses incurred by Minister for Tourism, Culture Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O'Donovan
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any submissions or equivalent high-level documents created for the Minister for the Gaeltacht or the Secretary General regarding proposed policy changes aiming, recommending, or pertaining to exclusion of Irish colleges situated in the Gaeltacht regions from eligibility to apply as providers of accommodation for various categories of asylum seekers. This includes beneficiaries of temporary accommodation, international protection applicants, international individuals seeking accommodation or refuge, etc. Copies of correspondence or documentation exchanged between the management or owners of Irish colleges and the Department / Minister for the Gaeltacht concerning changing the use of the college from summer college for school students to accommodation for refugees, Ukrainians, asylum seekers, or other similar categories as mentioned above.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All information related to the granted awarded to Moate Community School entitled "Walking Track & Sports Training Wall" under the 2020 Sports Capital Programme.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records recording discussions by 1. Minister Catherine Green her advisors and the department, 2. Minister of State Jack Chambers, his advisors and staff of an Irish Times article by former female World Champion and Olympic Silver medalist Sonia O Sullivan dated 24/3/2022, entitled 'Transgender Athletes cannot be allowed to compete in Women's sport" and 3. Any communication from either Minister Martin and or Minister of State Chambers to the Sports Council in relation to this article by Sonia O Sullivan.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records held by the Department relating to Cork: European Capital of Culture 2005, for the period 1 January 2004 - 31 December 2006: Funding and financial accounts: All records of funding allocations, budgets, audited financial statements, income and expenditure accounts, sponsorship agreements, and any reports or correspondence relating to financial management of Cork 2005.Please include internal and external audit reports, evaluations, and any documents assessing value for money or legacy expenditure. Correspondence with key individuals: All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, meeting notes) between the Department and the following persons:o Mary McCarthyo Liz Meaneyo City Manager Joe Gavin,regarding planning, funding, evaluation, or legacy commitments for Cork 2005. All minutes of meetings held with the Department of Arts and Culture and the European Capital of Culture Committee relating to 2005 ECC. Governance and decision-making: Records relating to the establishment, composition, and appointment of the organising committee and any selection or advisory committees.Minutes, agendas, and papers of committee meetings relating to Cork 2005. Project selection and funding: Records relating to the selection of projects funded under Cork 2005, including criteria used, decisions made, and allocations approved.Correspondence and reports relating to expenditure categories, including programming, administration, promotion, and events. Legacy and evaluation: Records relating to discussions, proposals, or evaluations of legacy commitments arising from Cork 2005, including facilities, infrastructure ie. a building for Cork Artists to show their art. and long-term cultural provision.
- ParGt-raGnratendtedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
AR eccoopryd so ff raonmy Jraencuoardrys h2e0l2d5 r-epfreersreinngtA onry r eelcaotninogm tioc tahnea lwysitihsd/aranwalayls oefs ao rf icleo sfrtso mbe tnheef iNt aatnioanlyasli sA/racnhaivlyesse, sa os fo tuhteli nCerda winfo trhde A frotl lGoawlilnegry nReewdesvpealpoeprm aerntitc lPer:o hjetctpt s/: /M/awswtewr. iDriesvhetilmopems.ecnotm /ireland/2026/01/10/government-withdraws-file-alleging-gerry-kelly-ira- leadership-role-from-national-archives/ Plan Any report, analysis, briefing, or other type of assessment outlining or explaining the reasons for the increase/difference between the original budget for the Crawford Art Gallery Redevelopment Project and the final estimated budget cost The latest briefing, overview report, or meeting meetings for any steering group overseeing the redevelopment project;
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any briefing, assessment or report on the use of Section 1003, including where any concerns are raised in relation to tax liabilities or tax avoidance. Time period: 1 January 2025-present
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence since June 1st 2024 between the Minister or Department of Arts and Media (at PO level or above) and the Arts Council or any members of the Arts Council on the draft 2023 annual report of the Arts Council; Any associated papers or reports exchanged between them on the same topic; and the minutes of any meetings between them on that topic. Any reports or briefing notes since June 1st 2024 to the Minister for Arts and Media from officials in the Department (at PO level or above) on problems in the Arts Council ICT project and the decision to scrap the project; Any Department papers on the financial implications of same for the Arts Council.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
correspondence between the Department and Kildare and District Underage League and the Sports Capital 2 Grant awarded to the League in 2006 and subsequently transferred to the KDUL Academy CLG in March 2021 and ultimately approved in July 2022.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between the department and the Irish Museum of Modern Art on the issue of the storage of the IMMA collection, between 1st February 2019, and 21 February 2020.2. Correspondence between the department and the OPW on the issue of the storage of the IMMA collection, between 1st February 2019, and 21 February 2020.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following in relation to the disposal of records under Section 7 of the National Archives Act 1986 created on/after 25 March 2025 Applications for Disposal Certificates received from the Revenue Commissioners Disposal Certificates issued to the Revenue CommissionersCorrespondence received from the Revenue Commissioners Correspondence issued to the Revenue CommissionersRecords and notes of meetings with the Revenue Commissioners Records and notes of phone calls with the Revenue Commissioners.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I request the following concerning Rowing Ireland: A copy of any briefings or memos for the SecGen or Minister since 1 April 2024 concerning any concerning issues raised about Rowing Ireland's high-performance programme A copy of the Rowing Ireland High Performance review post Paris Olympics dated September 2024 A copy of any correspondence (including attachments) and meeting meetings with Sport Ireland since 1 January 2026 concerning issues raised with Rowing Irelands high-performance programme A copy of any correspondence (including attachments) and meetings with the Rowing Ireland CEO, senior management or board members since 1 January 2026