Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The following esub (which was released in a list under FOI-2025-0235)MAR 2025 -Alteration of Department Name
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between RTE's Director General and the Minister for Communications between 1 January 2021 to present.
- 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 her successor) and Galway 2020 and/or its board, pertaining to Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, from March 1 2020 to August 1 2020; and all internal documentation, memos and records held by the department on Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture during that period.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Appropriation Account Briefing Document, Topical Briefing, Members' briefing, Arts Division Q&A related to the Public Accounts Commitee meeting held on Thursday May 29th 2025. For ref: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/press-centre/press-releases/20250528-pac-to-meet- with-officials-from-the-department-of-tourism-culture-arts-gaeltacht-sport-and-media-and- representatives-from-the-arts-council-and-the-national-gallery/
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister O'Donovan/Minister's office and Vodafone dated between 25/01 and 05/06.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any reports or letters received from RTE about the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project since 1 March 2025. A copy of the notes taken during the meeting and the official minutes of the meeting on the project between the minister and RTE executive and board representatives on April 8, 2025. A copy of any briefings provided to minister Donovan on the project since taking up his role as minister.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any minutes taken of the Minister's meetings with the following CEOs of agencies under his Department's remit: Coimisiún na Meán 04/02/2025 and 08/04/2025
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any minutes taken of the Minister's meetings with the following CEOs of agencies under his Department's remit: Screen Ireland / Fís Eíreann 01/04/2025
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any minutes taken of the Ministers meetings with the following CEOs of agencies under his Departments remit:Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) 26/02/2025, National Concert Hall 05/02/2025, National Gallery of Ireland 20/02/2025, National Library of Ireland 04/03/2025
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions and associated documents:Arts Council Annual Report & Accounts 2023
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
In 2019 the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism & Sport chaired by Mr. Fergus O'Dowd invited the Football Association of Ireland to appear before them. The F.A.I. met with the Committee on the 10th April 2019 and they discussed governance issues and challenges facing the Association. I would appreciate if you would check your records and supply me with all correspondence as follows:-A copy of the letter from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism & Sport inviting the F.A.I. to meet with them. Copies of all correspondence (letters, emails, faxes etc.) that the Committee forwarded to the F.A.I. prior to the meeting of the 10th April 2019. Please ensure to include all correspondence as I want to find out all the questions the Committee put to the F.A.I. prior to the meeting. I realise the Dept. of Transport may hold some of the records that I am looking for, consequently I am contacting them as well. I would appreciate if your Dept. supplies me with all the relevant correspondence that your Dept. has in relation to the meeting. Please note, I am only requesting that you supply me with all the records prior to the meeting of the 10th April 2019. I am not looking for any correspondence that the F.A.I. sent to the Committee.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records held referring or relating to decision that all summer Gaeltacht language courses will be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This request to cover the period 1 April 2020 to date of its receipt.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the joint representation made to the department by national cultural institutions with regard to the lower than expected level of funding provided to them in Budget 2024. A copy of any correspondence between the department and any of the institutions with regard to the joint representation. A copy of any submissions, or other such high-level documents, prepared for the minister or the secretary general with regard to the above matters.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all emails, letters, and correspondence from representatives of the following organisations - B&B Ireland, Irish B&B Owners Association, Irish Hotels Federation, and Irish Self-Catering Federation - sent to Minister Martin or her private secretary in relation to the housing of refugees since January 1, 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of correspondence between the EU Commission and the department relating to Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill between 15 March and 3 April 2023, including the communication from the Commission from 22 March 2023, extending the standstill period until 22 December 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the below esubmission and attached documents: Report on the Implementation of MOU with the FAI
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of the below esubmission and attached documents: - 2023 Sports Capital and Equipment Programme - Scoring System & Assessment Manual
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the hire and use of commercial private jets as part of the Ministerial Air Transport Service from January 2022 to date. By this, I mean, any private jet travel hired by the Department in lieu of using the Learjet or any other Air Corps aircraft. Please include any invoices and details of these trips (cost, dates, locations & who was aboard). Finally, please also provide any communication (letters, emails, memos, WhatsApp/text messages) sent or received by the Department relating to the unavailability of the Learjet or any other Air Corps aircraft forthe Ministerial Air Transport Serviceover the same period.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am seeking documents:Copies of the following submission and associated records: FAI MOU condition no. 35 I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/9/2023 - 1/1/24.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records (to include all emails, correspondence, studies, reports, examinations, etc)related to the Grianan Estate farm in Co Donegal, since June 2018
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan or Secretary General Feargal O Coigligh and officials from the following organisations:The National Museum The National Gallery The National Concert Hall The Irish Museum of Modern Art from 1st July 2025 to date, 19th January 2026.
- Part-GrantedReceived —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 Contact and The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. • Correspondence about the reasons for the judges selection/qualification to the expert panel and any correspondence dealing with someone’s disqualification from the expert panel • 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.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all representations made to the Department or Minister on behalf of or by any person concerning the proposed merger of two schools in West Cavan- St Bricins in Belturbet and St Mogues in Bawnboy. Details of any meeting, minutes, memos, or records of phonecalls taken by or engaged in with by officials including the Minister with any person concerning the proposed merger of two schools in West Cavan- St Bricins in Belturbet and St Mogues in Bawnboy.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to the following records held by the Department: All legal advice, briefings, or opinions received/prepared for Minister Patrick O'Donovan or officials on the Q1 2026 MyGovID digital wallet pilot, including constitutionality, data protection compliance (post-DPC PSC fines), and ECHR/GDPR risks. Documents detailing data-sharing protocols between MyGovID, social media platforms (e.g., Meta/Google), third-party contractors, and other departments.Internal correspondence referencing Gript Media, Lawyers for Justice Ireland, or Burkean critiques of the pilot as "surveillance overreach. Cost-benefit analyses comparing MyGovID to alternatives like passports/driver's licenses for verification.Records from 1 January 2024- 2025 to present.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all communications between Minister O'Donovan and Kevin Bakhurst or the chairperson of RTE in the period 1 July 2025 to date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any correspondence or documents exchanged between the Minister for Culture and Sinn Fein arts spokesman Aengus O Snodaigh or Social Democrats TD Sinead Gibney, regarding the Basic Income for Artists scheme.Between the dates 1 April 2025 to 1 December 2025
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any correspondence between the Minister for Culture and officials from Australia/Wales/South Korea/Canada/Norway/Lithuania/Estonia, specifically regarding the Basic Income for Artists Scheme.Between the dates 1 April to 1 December 2025.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am submitting an FOI request under the Act for all records in the department in relation to two tweets posted by Neasa Hourigan TD and attach screen shots of the two relevant tweets - the department already has copies of these tweets.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the sports capital funding application in which cycling Ireland (NGB) submitted to yourselves. Also a copy of the following applications from clubs: Carlow Road Cycling Club, Slaney Valley Cycling Club, Ballyfermot BMX club, Lucan BMX Club
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence to/from Media Minister Catherine Martin to/from the following individuals: RTÉ director general Dee Forbes RTÉ board chairperson Moya Doherty Virgin Media Television managing director Paul Farrell Virgin Media Television chairman Tony Hanway TG4 director general Alan Esslemont TG4 board cathaoirleach Siún Ní Raghallaigh The records can be limited to items of correspondence between June 27, 2020 and January 5, 2021. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1) A copy of all grants paid to Kilkenny golf club, Glendine, Kilkenny since 2017 under the sports grant scheme or any other grants paid to them from that year to 2024. 2) A copy of the application details for these grants.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of esubmissions submitted to the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and media through the e-submissions channel. I wish for my request to cover the period from 01-11-2023 - 30-11-2023.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records regarding the lobbying return 131821/Football Association of Ireland an email to Cian O’ Lionáin dated 11th May 2025 and all subsequent correspondence/minutes of meetings between Mr Ó Lionáin and the FAI on the topic of the lobbying which was the FAI's Major Event Strategy and "To understand the Government's position on the staging of a future football tournament". The relevant lobbying return can be found here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/131821/football-association-of-ireland The time period can be limited to 1/5/2025 to 3/11/2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting between the Department of Sport and the FAI regarding job cuts. Correspondences between the FAI and the Department of Sport regarding job cuts since January 1st 2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1. All correspondence between the Prison Service, the Department of Justice and the National Archives of Ireland relating to Prisoner Files (sometimes noted as closed prisoner files) dating between 1949 and 1960, which have been deposited in the National Archives under the legal requirements specified in the National Archives Act, 1986 (section 8). 2. A copy of the schedule/list/catalogue of these files. 3. A copy of all correspondence between the Prison Service, the Department of Justice and the National Archives of Ireland regarding allowing researchers access to these records. Under the National Archives Act, 1986, such records are expected to be made available for research under a thirty-year rule. 4. A copy of all correspondence between the Prison Service and the Department of Justice and the National Archives of Ireland regarding making such research possible given the fact that GDPR provides exemptions and allowances for historical research. This should include copies of any policy documents in place relating to access to these files after the introduction of GDPR in 2018, copies of arrangements previously made with researchers under GDPR who have already researched and published,(since 2012) on these closed prisoner files [c1920 and 1964], and correspondence regarding who makes the decision about whether these prisoner files are open for research and which Government Department is responsible for granting access. 5. The file list/s (held by the Prison Service) for the 18/series of records, previous requests ignored.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documents (including but not limited to meeting notes, email exchanges, correspondence, minutes, position papers) related to interactions with Facebook to discuss the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill as described lobbying.ie/return/76061/facebook-ireland-limited
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the pre-budget submission from your Department to the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2021. A copy of any cover, explanatory or accompanying letters sent by the Minister or Secretary General of your Department along with the pre-budget submission.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of the cost to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of flights/transport, accommodation, food and beverages, gifts and security for the Tourism Minister’s trip to the USA in September 2021. Please break down the information as follows: 1. The cost of flights 2. The cost of additional transport 3. The cost of accommodation 4. The cost of food and beverages 5. The cost of security 6. The cost of gifts 7. Total cost of the trip 8. A list of officials, including Minister Martin, who travelled from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Please include their name and title in the breakdown.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All record held during the survey that was done in 2009 and in the making of the record in 2012 registered no 40910773 that was put on the NIAH Building List
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records held referring or relating to the possibility of allowing a scheme where seals would be shot from boats by fishermen. This request to cover the period 1 June 2020 todate of receipt of the request.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of Memorandum for Government - Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill 2024
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy ofConcurrence with Commencement of Digital Services (Levy) Act by M/ETE - Draft Response for Approval
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of Approval of Local Democracy Scheme and Courts Reporting Scheme
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of RTÉ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of DTCASGM Annual Report 2023
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the development of a stadium and other facilities for use by Cricket Ireland. This should include, but is not limited to, letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and other submissions.A record of the minutes of meetings involving Cricket Ireland, and the offices of Minister Martin and Minister Byrne regarding the development of a stadium and other facilities for use by Cricket Ireland. This should include records of any meeting notes, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared/referenced at meetings with Cricket Ireland.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A record of correspondence and associated documents involving Athletics Ireland and the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the staging or road racing in Phoenix Park, access to street racing in Dublin and associated matters.This should include, but is not limited to, letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and other submissions. A record of the minutes of meetings involving Athletics Ireland and the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the staging or road racing in Phoenix Park, access to street racing in Dublin and associated matters. This should include records of any meeting notes, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared/referenced at meetings.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any briefings, submissions, memos, reports, Q&As or other such high-level documents prepared for the Minister or the Sec Gen with regard to the annual report of An Post and/or media reports that An Post was facing significant financial difficulties.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Jack Chambers (including his officers and advisers) and the IRFU, the GAA, the FAI and Sports Ireland regarding the use of sporting facilities to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. Correspondence should date between March 1 2022 and the date of this request. Minutes of all meetings held by the Department with the IRFU, FAI and GAA in which accommodation for Ukrainian refugees were discussed between March 1 2022 and the date of this request. All correspondence between officials in the Department of the rank principal officer or above and the IRFU, the GAA and the FAI accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Correspondence should date between March 1 2022 and the date of this request. Correspondence should include, but not be limited to, letters, emails, memos, text messages, WhatsApp messages etc
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the original Grant application by the GMIT and Connaught Rugby. 2. Any Drawing that may have been provided at the time with the application or subsequently. 3. Any description of the works proposed. 4. Any information written or on drawings relating to the placing of a fence its height and location inside or outside the running track. 5. Any mention in the application or in subsequent document to leaving the following in place after the development. a) The Long Jump b) The Throwing circle c) The High Jump support frame d) The 400-meter gravel running track e) The storage containers and shed used by Castlebar Athletic Club 6. Any reference in the documents to the local community and how existing sports clubs will be facilitated 7. Any recourse 3rd parties may have to influencing the development, EG Planning Permission or Grant condition 8. The timing of the grant process, Example completed works and grant claim must be completed by a set date / Any extension that might apply due to COVID 19.