Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the evaluation and marking of all successful applications in Counties Dublin,Louth and Wicklow under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024 scheme. These records to include emails, correspondence, internal and external memoranda, and notes of all meetings.In respect of markings, I am requesting specific details of the markings under each criterion used to assess the applications.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documents received by the Minister and Minister of State from other Government Departments & Ministers, from outside bodies or individuals, from any body tasked with engaging on the issue by the Department and all documents pertaining the hosting of the America's Cup in Cork from 1/1/2022 to 1/4/2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
In 2021 Sport Ireland commissioned an independent audit of the funding it provides to the Gaelic Athletic Association. The findings of the independent audit were supplied to the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport & Media chaired by Ms. Niamh Smyth. I want to find out all information the Dept. of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport & the Media has in relation to this Sport Ireland independent audit and I would appreciate if you would supply me with the following information and correspondence:- Sport Ireland: Please supply me with all information and correspondence Sport Ireland forwarded to the Dept. and all correspondence you forwarded to them in relation to the independent audit of the G.A.A. Joint Committee on Tourism, Sport etc. Please supply me with all correspondence the Committee forwarded to the Dept. of Tourism, Sport etc. and all correspondence you forwarded to them in relation to this audit. Dept. of Tourism, Sport etc. I would appreciate if you would supply me with all additional information the Dept. has in relation to the independent audit in question.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any electronic correspondence or representations received by the department relating to Minister Madigan's "shame" comments in the Oireachtas on April 1.- copies of any response that was issued to that correspondence or those representations.I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of all meetings of the Section 1003 committee since January 1, 2018.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of correspondence related to Euro 2028 to/from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and the following individuals: Former Minister Catherine Martin Former Minister Catherine Former Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne Minister Patrick O'Donovan Minister of State for Sport Charlie McConalogue Secretary general Feargal Ó Coigligh Assistant secretary Cian Ó Lionáin Copies of correspondence related to Euro 2028 to/from the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and the same individuals. I am also seeking: Copies of the minutes of any meetings between the FAI and the above-named individuals.Copies of the minutes of any meetings between the GAA and the above-named individuals.The time period can be limited to 1/10/2024 and 6/2/2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Wish to submit an FOI request for all records relating to the imposition of a year prohibition on Cycle Ireland from submitting applications for capital grants due to the submission I believe was a false quotation. Also grateful if you could provide copies of any policies or Departmental guidelines relating to grants processing and any policies or Departmental guidelines relating to the imposition of this type or other type of censure/restrictions. Lastly, can you provide the number by year (for the last 5 years) of any grants refused or restrictions imposed due to irregularity.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All of the correspondence from staff at principal officer grade or higher about issues or concerns about the management, development, implementation and launch of a new digital ID wallet
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence related to the Give us the Night campaign;- This should include emails sent to and from the Department and the Minister, as well as briefing notes and minutes of meetings held in relation to the Give us the Night campaign,- All submissions received in relation to the development of diverse nightlife, a 'night mayor' (or equivalent) in Irish cities.- These should relate to the period of January 1, 2019 to January 8, 2020.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the Department of Sport and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) during the period of January 2023 to October 2023 in relation to the report the FAI commissioned into Betting Tax and the allocation of its funds. Any internal meeting notes and memos within the Department of Sport with the intention to discuss this report.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am seeking the following correspondence sent to Minister Martin by members of the public regarding the TV licence between June 20 2023 and the date of this request [i.e. 7 November]. I agree to limit the scope of the FOI request to 40 randomly selected records
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records which show the total cost of payments to telecommunications companies by the State for each of the years 2015 to 2025 for the National Broadband Plan,all Metropolitan Area Networks projects.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence, documents and records relating to the EU Biodiversity Strategy since 1st January 2020. This should include, but not be limited to: Any correspondence to or from the department on this matter. Any minutes, records or notes pertaining to any meeting at this this issue was discussed. Any briefings provided to Ministers, Ministers of State or Department Officials on this matter. All other documentation pertinent to this issue.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Department and Sport Ireland or Cricket Ireland in relation to the provision of Ministerial approval to commence the preparation of a strategic assessment and preliminary business case for the potential development of a New National Cricket Stadium at the Sport Ireland Campus.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A record of responses to a survey which relates to the following lobbying register entry: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/99477/irish-museums-association. For clarity, this should include a record of all survey responses,not just those from the Irish Museums Association.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/73250/rockwood
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications, contacts, notes, between Maura McGrath, chair of the Arts Council, with anyone in the Department in relation to conflicts of interests arising from her becoming chair of the Arts Council in June 2024 at a time when she was also chair of the National Concert Hall. Any communications, contacts, notes on the matter, internal or external, in which Ms McGrath was not involved.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All data which may have come from the Courts services in particular Portlaoise, District Court regarding any cases from 2003 - 2005. In addition i request under FOI legislation any information regarding Portlaoise District Court in relation to the disposing of Court Records from 2003 - 2005. A copy of any records or data/information regarding communication and requests for the destruction of court records pertaining to my identity from the aforementioned Portlaoise District Court.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A statement of reasons from the National Archives in relation to the management of certain records by Portlaoise District Court Services.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Invoices requested for accommodation and transport costs for Minister Martin and her advisor for her trip abroad for St Patrick's Day this year.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of submissions to the consultation on the Hosting of Major International Sports Events in Ireland.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon taifead, idir chomhfhreagras, aighneachtaí srl (ón 1/3/20 go dáta) a bhaineann le scéim cúitimh do choláistí samhraidh mar thoradh ar COVID 19..
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, access to any correspondence between IBEC and Conor Falvey in relation to Section 481. I am looking for correspondence during 2021. Please also include any internal or external correspondence relating to the following lobbying return by IBEC Audiovisual Ireland:https://www.lobbying.ie/return/69581/ibec
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All information, correspondence and documentation, memos and reports in relation to the procurement and renting of offices from WeWork by the National Transport Authority at Charlemont Exchange since April 2019. To include, but not be limited to: All documentation from 1st November 2018 to 1st of December 2020 held in the department concerning the process of renting the Charlemont Exchange Offices to include, but not limited, to: Any correspondence between the National Transport Authority and the Department of Tourism on the renting of offices. Any memos or briefings on the matter, Any briefings provided to Ministers, Ministers of State or Department Officials on this matter. All other documentation pertinent to this issue.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the department and RTE in relation to the voluntary redundancy scheme announced by RTE in recent days.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the department and the department of public expenditure and reform in relation to the voluntary redundancy scheme announced by RTE in recent days
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmission and ancillary documents:- Section 481 Film Tax Credit - Scéal Uplift for Smaller Feature Films I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 -7/5/2025
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents, Memo to Government to amend the General Scheme of a Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill. Technical Working Group on the reform and enhancement of theTV licence: state of play I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 -7/5/2025.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am seeking any records between February 2023 and April 20th, 2024 in relation to GAAGO between Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and MediaCatherine Martin and RTE.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records which show for Coimisiun na Mean, successor to BAI, the holders of the following positions: 1. The CEO or Director of the Commission/Coimnisiun, 2. The Chair and individual members of the Board of Directors of the Commission, 3. The Chair and members of the Compliance Committee
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held referring or relating to the setting of the salary level for the new head of the National Archives. This request to cover the period 1 July 2019 to date of receipt of the request.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to a phone call between Siún Ní Raghallaigh and Katherine Licken on Oct 9th or 10th communicating information about Richard Collins' exit package from RTÉ, to include but not limited to, memos, internal correspondence, personal notes, electronic communications, phone records, briefings for the minister or other officials, etc.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin and/or her officials in the Department and Galway 2020 and/or its board, pertaining to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, during November 2021; and all internal documentation, memos and records held by the department on Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture during that month
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all records, minute meetings, memos, subsequent correspondences etc relating to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/81785/irish-hotels- federation
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to all records held by the Department regarding the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP)grants awarded to Termonfeckin Tennis Club, Co. Louth(specifically relating to the 2020 allocation of €150,000 and the 2023 allocation of €136,573). I am requesting the complete Grant Drawdown / Payment Claim filesfor these projects, specifically: Invoices & Receipts All invoices submitted by the club for reimbursement, including those related to court construction (Hybrid Clay/Padel), clubhouse renovations, and site clearance. Site Works Documentation:Any invoices or quotes submitted specifically relating to tree surgery, tree removal, or landscapingperformed as part of the site preparation. Proof of Payment:Redacted bank statements or electronic fund transfer (EFT) records submitted by the club to prove that suppliers were paid in full. Technical Reports:Any inspection reports or "Certification of Completion" documents submitted by the club's technical supervisors or Department inspectors.
- ParGt-raGnratendtedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
AA ncyo preyc oofr dasn yc rreeactoerdd sin h tehled preefreiorrdi nsgin ocre r0e1la/t0in1g/2 t0o2 t6h ere wlaittihndgr atow aGlr oofk aA Ifi,l en ufrdoimfic athtieo nN atotioolns aol rA sricmhiilvaers, ,s apse coiufitclainlleyd in the following newspaper article: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/01/10/government-withdraws-file-alleging-gerry-kelly-ira- lAenayd ecrosrhreips-proonled-efnrocme;- naantdio annayl- aasrcshoicviaetse/d reports, including financial reports; the notes or minutes of any meetings between the Minister and staff at Principal Officer (PO) level and above Any associated papers or briefing notes exchanged between the Minister and staff of Principal Officer (PO) level and above Any internal correspondence or notes of meetings between staff of Principal Officer (PO) level and above Any correspondence between the minister or staff of PO level and above and X orCoimisiun na Mean.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any briefing documents that were provided to the new Minister on their appointment this year.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All the information surrounding the grant the IHRA (Irish Harness Racing Association) qualified for.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Feargal Ó' Coigligh and Kevin Bakhurst, director general at RTÉ, dated between January 20, 2024 and February 6th, 2024. All correspondence between Tríona Quill and Kevin Bakhurst, director general at RTÉ, dated between January 1st, 2024 and February 6th, 2024. All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and Kevin Bakhurst, director general at RTÉ, dated between January 1st, 2024 and February 6th, 2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Michael McGrath - dated between January 1st, 2024 and February 6th, 2024 - relating to reform of Ireland's TV licence system. All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Paschal Donohoe - dated between January 1st, 2024 and February 6th, 2024 - relating to reform of Ireland's TV licence system.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence to and from Minister Catherine Martin, including attachments, in relation to the TV licence fee from October 1, 2023 until present.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence - including, but not limited to emails, call memos, text, letters and WhatsApp messages – between Minister of State Jack Chambers and the following deputies since the minister was named the Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht in Summer 2020: - Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae - Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae - Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin - Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Education Norma Foley - Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held referring or relating to whether the National Archives will be capable of dealing with a change to archival legislation to make official records available after twenty years. This part of the request to cover the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of the request and relates to the department itself.- copies of any records held referring or relating to whether the National Archives will be capable of dealing with a change to archival legislation to make official records available after twenty years. This part of the request to cover the period 1 January 2019 to date of receipt of the request and relates to the National Archives. Refinement “Key Records only on the 20 year rule” and (2) “Key records in the email accounts of Sec Gen or next highest relevant Official (A/Sec or PO)”.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence, reports or other records your department may hold pertaining to the issue of injuries and safety in the sport of rugby. I am seeking records from 2017 to the present.[refinement] I am seeking correspondence, reports and meeting minutes your department may hold pertaining to the issue of impact-related injuries and safety in the sport of rugby. I am seeking records from 2017 to the present.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Decisions in respect of The Irish Coursing Club having regard to Statutory Instruments Numbered 560, 695 and 701 of 2020 :- A. A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the inclusion of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 560/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State (including the Department of An Taoiseach/An Taoiseach) in respect of the foregoing- B. A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the delisting of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 695/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State (including the Department of An Taoiseach/An Taoiseach) in respect of the foregoing- C. A copy of all documents held by the Department or ascertainable / procurable by the Department in accordance with law, in respect of the continued delisting of the Irish Coursing Club, and its sport of coursing, as being a sport permitted to operate pursuant to the Health Act 1947 (as amended) according to Statutory Instrument No. 701/2020, including communications with other Departments/Ministers/Ministers of State (including the Department of An Taoiseach/An Taoiseach) in respect of the foregoing-
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin and/or her officials in the Department (formerly Culture, Heritage andthe Gaeltacht) and Galway 2020 and/or its board, pertaining to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, from August 1 2020 to January 1, 2021; and all internal documentation, memos and records held by the department on Galway 2020European Capital of Culture during that period.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence/minutes of meetings involving Department officials of level assistant principal and higher regarding the planned RIC / DMP commemorative event planned for Dublin Castle on January 17th 2020, dated between 15 November 2019 and the current date- Any briefing materials prepared for the Minister on the same subject overthe same timeframe
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Deputy Michael Lowry and Ministers in the Department between the period 01 January 2019 and the present day
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held referring or relating to the planned commemoration for the RIC that was to be held later this month. This request to cover the period 1 January 2020 to date of receipt of the request.- copies of any representations received by your department relating to the above.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A spreadsheet or database detailing the cost of all overseastravelundertaken by Culture Ireland in the period since 1 January 2018 to date of receipt of this request. This material should be broken down according to trip with date/location/purpose oftravel, flight costs, class oftravel, hotel costs, name of hotel, transport costs, entertainment costs, other costs.