Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Department of Culture and Sport Ministers and the Football Association of Ireland. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Department of Culture and Sport Ministers and the Football Association of Ireland. The time period can be limited to 1/1/2021 to 9/2/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence. I can confirm I am seeking correspondence related to potential bids for World Cup 2030/Euro 2028.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Please limit all searches to the following two years: 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018, 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 Records concerning policy, analysis or internal discussion within the Department regarding the employment status and/or retrospective pension eligibility of workers in RTE; who were classified as freelance, casual or non-permanent. Any records or references relating to individuals reclassified by Scope (Department of Social Protection) or Revenue, where such reclassification related to workers engaged by RTE
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to the following records held by the Department of Sport for the years 2023,2024, and 2025: Any Service Level Agreement(s) between the Department of Sport and Horse Sport Ireland. Any annual applications for funding submitted by Horse Sport Ireland to the Department of Sport, including Funding for Sport High Performance funding Coaching Funding Any records relating to theCore Grantprovided by the Department of Sport to Horse Sport Ireland, including: The amount awarded, The allocation and useof those funds Any records relating to theHigh PerformanceGrantprovided by the Department of Sport to Horse Sport Ireland, including: The amount awarded, The allocation and use of those funds Any records relating to theHigh Performance Impact FundGrantprovided by the Department of Sport to Horse Sport Ireland, including:The amount awarded, The allocation and use of those funds
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to staffing levels at Coimisiún na Meán. Including but not limited to - Internal correspondence between officials/advisers/the minister's office - Correspondence with other government departments - Correspondence with CnM itself. The relevant time period is January 2022 to date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The "six month post payment impact paper" presentation referenced on page three of the attached document (obtained under FOI) [TCAGSM-FOI-2023-225 - Request received 22/11/23]
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between the Camogie Association and Ministers Martin and Chambers during 2021 and to date in 2022. Please also include correspondence between the Camogie Association and John Kelly.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies (in soft copy format) of all records held and/or under the control of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (the “Department”), its legal advisers or any of its service providers, in relation to the Department’s tender process in respect of the Provision of a Subsidised Roll on/Roll off Ferry Service between Bere Island, County Cork and the Mainland for the period from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2023, reference number OF-G37 (the “Tender Process ”). This request includes but is not limited to all: 1. Letters; 2. Emails; 3. Memoranda; 4. Typed or handwritten notes of meetings/telephone conversations; 5. Minutes of meeting / teleconferences; 6. Texts; 7. Reports; 8. Documents; 9. Correspondence; and any other records exchanged between, held by or under the control of the Department and any other relevant parties in relation to the Tender Process (the “Tender Process Records”).
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of the meeting between the minister of culture, communications and sport and ComReg, as detailed in PQ64220/25
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documents and records, including records inelectronic format, held by your Department, concerning the winning tender response for the following call for tender: - Title: PAS122F-07-005 - Mini Competition for the provision of external Consultancy Services to undertake an independent review of Governance and Culture at RTÉ for DTCAGSM. - Date of Publication/Invitation: 06/07/2023 In particular, such records should include: - A copy of the winning tender response, as submitted by the winning Tenderer.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
On the 14th of December 2022, Minister Jack Chambers, the then Minister responsible for sport, stated in Seanad Éireann that he had written to Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics, informing him of the Irish Government's position regarding seeking a derogation from World Athletics' 1934 political boundary rule for the Island of Ireland. I am requesting the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media to provide me with a copy of Minister Chambers' letter to President Coe, as well as a copy of President Coe's reply to Minister Chambers.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any correspondence between the Minister and the following theatres, between 1 June 2021 to 1 November 2021, about the impact of Covid-19 on revenue; Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Gate Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Abbey Theatre.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records relating to the 2023 donation, under Section 1003, of 'The Mallaghan Collection' to Castletown House (OPW), with an attributed value of €2,413,760.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records relating to the 2023 donation, under Section 1003, of paintings of historical figures by Hughie O'Donnell to the National Gallery of Ireland with an attributed value of €600,000.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The names of the successful recipients for the Basic Income for the Arts scheme. - the breakdown of how many in the 2000 Artists identify as- Identify as Part of Traveller community- Identify as Male, Female, Non-Binary, Trans, Gender Fluid or otherwise- Identify as Disabled- Identify as Minority Ethnic- Have concurrent funding being given to them by the Irish Arts Council and or other Arts State Funding body/quango. How many of the 2000 Artists on the scheme are:- Artists who identify as Black Women- Artists who identify as Brown Women- Artists who identify as Women of Colour- Artists who identify as Traveller Women
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The release of records created by the Department since 1 January 2022 regarding thebids to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and 2028 European Championships, specifically a breakdown of the costs incurred to date in scoping the potential joint bid, details of what money has been spent on to date, minutes of any meetings or meeting notes, and any briefings or reports created about the bids. I am requesting this information to be provided in digital format, though I am happy to receive it in another format if this is not possible.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence related to the matter of Larry Bass being on the board of RTE, between the Minister/her office and Mr Bass and from other parties relating to the same appointment, to the Ministers Since February 2021
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Department and the Golf Union of Ireland from May 2025 to September 10 2025 All correspondence between the Department and Trump Doonbeg from the same dates.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the internal reports carried out on behalf of the department into the running of the St Patrick's Day festival company.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events; in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021; 2. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Tourism Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021; All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry Product Development Division of your department and the department of health seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021. Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry, Product Development Division of your department and the department of An Taoiseach seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021. Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry, Product Development Division of your department and the department of Enterprise seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I wish to request the investigation report into the damage to the protected building known as the Dove Cot at Cregga Hill, Strokestown Co. Roscommon in 2018, I wish to request all documentation in relation to this investigation.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
As Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Mr. Dinny McGinley stated the following in a letter addressed to BioAtlantis on the 7th of November, 2013 "However, as you are aware, I approved the sale of the Udaras na Gaeltachta shares to Acadian Seaplants subject to a number of conditions being fulfilled. These conditions include the above named Irish customers of Arramara Teoranta being guaranteed supply of product on reasonable terms and conditions into the future" In a recent letter written to Mr. Dinny McGinley on 26th April, 2023, [A Company] requested that Mr. McGinley clarify the nature of the written commitments or assurances that he received regarding guaranteed supply of product, who provided them and for a copy of same. In this letter of reply on 10/05/2023, Mr. McGinley stated that "all relevant documentation to do with my responsibility as Minister of State is in the possession of the said Department. I am forwarding your letter to the Secretary General of that Department requesting that you be furnished with any documentation relating to your query". I request that you search the files referred to above by Mr. McGinley (specifically dealing with the sale of Arramara), for the following information: A copy of all assurances that were given in writing by údarás na Gaeltachta or another party (in either hard copy or electronic form) to Mr. Dinny McGinley (Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht) or the Department of the Gaeltacht, that allowed him to make assurances that specific customers of Arramara Teo would be guaranteed supply of product on reasonable terms and conditions into the future.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held by the Secretary General or the Minister with regard to the purchase of a painting by Cézanne for the collection of the National Gallery.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between the Department and other Departments/State Agencies in relation to action 19/9 of Housing for All: "All Government Departments will examine their existing portfolio of properties and subject to any obligations under the PSC, the LDA Act 2021 or the State Property Act 1954, will place them on the market if they are not required and may be suitable for conversion to residential accommodation"
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all communications including emails, minutes of meetings, and written correspondence between all representatives of the Dept of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and any and all representatives of Failte Ireland with reference to live music and health advisories on live music dated between 01/01/2021and 26/05/21. Any and all communications including emails, minutes of meetings and written correspondence between all representatives of the Dept of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and any and all representatives of NPHET and/or the HPSC with reference to health advisories on live music dated between 01/01/21 and 26/05/21.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any investigation conducted by the National Parks and Wildlife Service into the poisoning of 23 buzzards in Co Cork, and any other records or correspondence held by the department on the case/incident.I understand this incident took place in December 2019
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Between January 23 and April 7, 2025. Correspondence by post or electronic means, minutes of meetings, remote meetings or phone calls concerning the implementation of the EU's Audiovisual Media Directive, including a proposed streaming levy, between the operators of the following services and the office of Minister Patrick O'Donovan: Netflix Amazon Prime Video Now TV Disney+ Apple TV+ Paramount+. Internal Department correspondence, memos and minutes of meetings, remote meetings or phone calls concerning the implementation of the EU's Audiovisual Media Directive, including a proposed streaming levy, where the office of Minister Patrick O'Donovan is among participants. The feasibility study for an audiovisual content levy and fund presented to Minister Patrick O'Donovan byCoimisín na Meán.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
An t-athbhreithniú neamhspleách ar an chóras pleanála teanga sa Ghaeltacht atá déanta ag an comhlacht Barr Feabhais Teoranta do Roinn na Gaeltachta. Is e an cháipéis sonrach atá uaim nó an cáipéis a bhaineann go cruinn leis na chéad deich plean teanga a ceadaíodh faoi Acht na Gaeltachta 2012.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Media Engagement Group (MEG), established in collaboration with An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders in 2022.Specifically, I request access to: Internal communications or briefing notes about the purpose, structure, or coordination of the MEG. Records of interdepartmental meetings or correspondence with AGS, Comisín na Meán, or the NUJ regarding the MEG's activities. Records relating to the nomination or appointment of departmental staff to the MEG or its working groups.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
AAlnl yr eecvoarldusa toiof nasn,y r elovbiebwyisn,g o tro p trhoep oDseepda crthmanenget so ft oA rtthse aMnEdG C uplrtoucrees fsr oomr i ttsh ee nfoglalogweminegn t companies between January 2023 and the present day in relation to bringing productions to Ireland or filming in Irish locations Companies are- Disney- Apple TV- Netflix- Paramount
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the grant appeal submitted by Glass Mask Theatre to Culture Ireland in 2025.A copy of any follow up queries made to Glass Mask Theatre by Culture Ireland. Please provide any relevant responses.A copy of the final decision which was sent to Glass Mask Theatre, confirming the approval of €25,000 for the company to present The Monk in New York.Any internal correspondence between Culture Ireland, the Department of Culture and/or Minister Patrick O'Donovan regarding the grant appeal made by Glass Mask Theatre
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. All correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Office of Public Works regarding the budget for the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall, between the dates of July 1 2022 to December 8 2022. A copy of the briefing note prepared for Minister Catherine Martin about the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Teastaíonn uaim rochtain a fháil ar na taifid go léir laistigh den Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán (RTCEGSM) a bhaineann le iarratas ar dheontas a rinne Cumann Peile Cill na Martra chuig RTCEGSM i mí an Mhárta 2022 agus a fógraíodh deontas de €60,079 ina leith ar an 7/2/2023, ón dáta a rinneadh iarratas ar an deontas go dtí an lá inniu. Níl an t-iarratas a tháinig ó Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Cill na Martra ag teastáil uaim. Deontas faoi Chlár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga na Roinne atá i gceist. [Translation]I want to access all the records within the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (RTCAGSM) relating to a grant application made by Cumann Peile Kilna Martra to RTCAGSM in March 2022, and following which a grant of €60,079 was awarded in respect of them on 7/2/2023, from the date the grant was applied for until today. I don't need the request that came from Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Kilna Martra.The grant is under the Department's Community and Language Supports Programme.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any feasibility work undertaken to look at hosting the world cup. This can include reports or formal memos.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
any correspondence or communications sent by/on behalf of TG4 to the Minister or the department's secretary general as mentioned on the Lobbying Register here [https://www.lobbying.ie/return/67051/tg4]. I am also seeking any reports or documents sent to the minister or sec gen as part of submissions on the same.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the following submission and associated records: Vacancies on the Board of Raidió Teilifís Éireann. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2023 - 1/1/24.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the following submission and associated records: Memorandum for Government in relation to the Protection of Children (Online Pornographic Material) Bill 2020. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2023 - 1/1/24.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the following submission and associated records: Tourism Policy Framework - Public Consultation and Focus Group. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2023 - 1/1/24.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the following submission and associated records: Decade of Centenaries Programme conclusion and cost legacy, and support for commemoration in 2024. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2023 - 1/1/24.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence (including any attachments therein) from any member of RTE's executive board and the Minister for Media (and/or her advisors/department officials) in relation to state funding, the TV licence fee, and/or general financial matters pertaining to RTE, to cover the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence, including attachments, between this Department and the following bodies RTE, RTESA, NewEra and DPER between the 1st January 2013 and the1st November 2025 relating to any aspect of the RTE Defined benefit pension Scheme.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any records held referring or relating to a hospitality package that was offered to the Irish State by the organisers of the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. A list of staff members of any public body who were chosen for participation on that hospitality package.a record/spreadsheet/database of any costs incurred by DFA arising from an Irish delegation visiting the 2025 Ryder Cup (as above).
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All manner of records being, containing information in relation to, or relating to (as appropriate): - Minutes of the meeting dated 14 November 2023 (assume this should read “14 November 2022”) held between NewERA, D/TCAGSM and RTÉ - Minutes of the meeting dated 15 February 2023 held between NewERA, D/TCAGSM and RTÉ. The above request is made in respect of records held by or under the control of D/TCAGSM, as well as any subsidiaries directly or indirectly controlled by D/TCAGSM, to the extent that the functions of the subsidiaries coincide with the functions of those FOI bodies that are subject to the FOI Act.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the RTE Director General and the Minister for Media and all correspondence between the Chair of the RTE Board and the Minister for Media (Excluding correspondence scheduling meetings) from May 2022 to Nov 8th 2023.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all scoring sheets used in determining all applications, and copies of all associated criteria and records of all discussions with regards to criteria and scoring by First Music Contact (FMC), associated administrators and the assembled panel of experts, before, during and after the fund allocation process. Include emails and any written records. A copy of all recorded minutes for the selection process and all prior discussion with regards to the selection process. All First Music Contact(FMC) documentation regarding the selection of the expert panel including eligibility and selection criteria. A copy of all correspondence with regards to members of the expert panel between First Music Contactand The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. A copy of all correspondence between First Music Contact and members of the expert panel. Include emails, letters and text messages before, during and after the announcement of the awards. A copy of all correspondence with Yangaroo including all emails and text messages relevant to the awards. Details and records relating to disclosures of interest by members of the expert panel with regards to all applicants.All discussions and details of same regarding conflict of interest. All discussions regarding means testing before, during and after the announcement of the awards.Financial Statements from the MISP Grant; First Music Contact Accounts containing; records of total funds before grantee announcements, during selection process, and after allocation and distribution of the total of €1,700,000 in funding for the MISP Grants.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of the expert group for Sport Ireland Expert Group meetings. Specifically, we want to see how Irish Sailing's requests for a return to sailing under COVID-19 was discussed by the SIEG and the reasons why some non- contact sports appear to have been favoured over others.We understand the key meeting in this regard was held last week, in the first week of December 2020.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All letters, emails and minutes of meetings relating to the establishment of a national 'Women's Museum of Ireland'.Specifically, I wish to secure this information as it related to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The release of details of all gifts received by the Minister during her official engagements abroad since 1 January 2023, as well as informationabout whether they were kept by her or otherwise disposed of (and how).
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The details, amounts, special conditions etc. of all of the funding your Dept gave to the Arts Council of Ireland for the past Three years.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the Department of Sport's Local Authority Swimming Pool current Grant Approval Policy documents for both:1) the Planning, Approval and Financing Procedures for Swimming Pools under the LSSIF,equivalent to the procedures enforced in the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (as attached)and 2) the Technical Guidelines for Swimming Pools under the LSSIF, equivalent to the procedures enforced in the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (as attached)