Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence to/from sport national governing bodies on the topic of Ireland hosting international tournaments/competitions.The correspondence should include but not be limited to items related to Euro2028. It should include all relevant items to/from ministers Catherine Martin and Thomas Byrne and all relevant officials at or above assistant secretary level.The time period can be limited to 1/10/2023 to 31/10/2023. Copies of all cost-benefit analysis drawn up (to date in 2023) as a result of proposals to host international sporting tournaments.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the following ministerial submissions:- An Post CEO Remuneration Increase Request
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Receipts and expenses claims of Minister Chambers relating to his trip to Los Angeles earlier this year. Receipts and expenses claims of any support staff who accompanied the Minister on the trip.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All internal briefing documents prepared by the Department that were delivered to the Minister for Arts in relation to corporate governance issues at RTE from March 1 2023 to July 1 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence (including replies, memos, emails, texts and briefing notes) between the Minister for the Arts/Department and the Taoiseach/Department of Taoiseach in relation to finances of RTE and/or corporate governance issues at RTE and/or TV licence fee payments from May 1 2023 and August 1 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records held referring or relating to the creation or funding of a 'Riverdance museum' by the department or any other public body. It is the plan referred to in the following article and queries to the department about it: https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/riverdance-museum-rumour-shot-down- 33072451
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
An allocation of monies from SCEP was made to St Baithins National School/St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre in or around 2021. This allocation was for Phase 1 of the construction of an astro turf pitch at the school premises at Chapel Road St Johnston Co. Donegal. We would be very grateful if you could let us have a copy of the initial application for funding.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of all correspondence between the Department of Arts and the Department of Public Expenditure about plans to expand the artists basic income pilot.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the briefing document prepared for the new Minister.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of Minister Chamber's ministerial diary for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022; A copy of Minister Chamber's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed) for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022; A copy of Minister Martin's mileage expense claims (showing actual kilometres claimed)for the periods 1 August 2020 to 31 August 2020; 1 August 2021 to 31 August 2021; 1 August 2022 to 31 August 2022
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence exchanged between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media, inclusive of the Minister for the Gaeltacht, and the management or owners of Coláiste na Mumhan, Ballingeary, Co. Cork from January 2022 to April 29th 2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any briefings, submissions, progress reports, or other such documents prepared for the Sec Gen or the minister with regard to the basic income for artists scheme. This request to cover the period 1 July 2023 to date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence, formal agreements and MOUs relating to specified hospital archives Statistics relating to specified hospital archives and access requests received by NAI from RCSI. All content listings or finding aids for specified hospitals. Statistics relating to Wellcome Foundation and the funding expended on specified hospitals. Statistics relating to storage conditions and space taken up by specified hospital records.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the management of the National Archives and staff organisations, representative bodies, or unions with regard to the presence of asbestos at the archival building on Bishop Street.
- 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 January 6, 2021 and April 29, 2021. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records pertaining to the review and report on governance structures and arrangements at St Patrick's Festival in 2020 carried out for the Department by the Institute of Public Administration. All records pertaining to the review and report on the annual St Patrick's Festival- including the evaluation of its benefits and assessment of models for the delivery of the festival - to ensure the sustainable delivery of an efficient, effective, and impactful annual festival - for the Department by Ernst and Young. A copy of the review and report on governance structures and arrangements at St Patrick's Festival in 2020 carried out for the Department by the Institute of Public Administration-A copy of the review and report on the annual St Patrick's Festival- including the evaluation of its benefits and assessment of models for the delivery of the festival - to ensure the sustainable delivery of an efficient, effective, and impactful annual festival - for the Department by Ernst and Young in 2019.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any information regarding the Kerry UNESCO biosphere reserve and/or the Killarney Biosphere reserve which was first detailed in May 2017 as part of the periodic review for the Killarney Biosphere reserve. I am specifically looking for any progress reports, research findings, meeting minutes, emails or memos about the biosphere, within the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and/or the National Parks and Wildlife Service, or other government departments, state or semi-state bodies, including any communication with UNESCO offices or personnel.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any briefings, memos, submissions, reports, or other such high-level documents prepared for the Minister or Ministers of State or Secretary General with regard to the decision to cease Ireland's bid for the America's Cup. This request to cover the period 1 Nov 2021 to date of receipt.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any requests for furnishings,officealterations,artwork, electronic equipment or any other such requests made for changes/alterations/or improvements toofficeaccommodationby theminister or minister of state, or any of their advisers in the period since they took up their roles. This request should include any follow-up correspondence generated on foot of these requests.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held by the minister or the sec gen with regard to the issue of hotel availability due to the refugee crisis, and/or the return of such accommodation to the tourism market.This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2023 to date of receipt.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Faoin Acht um Shaoráil Faisnéise 2014, is mian liom iarratas a dhéanamh ar na taifid seo a leanas - Cumarsáid ag leibhéal ArdOifigeach Feidhmiúcháin nó os a cheann a bhaineann le tithíocht shóisialta nó tithíochta inacmhainne nó talamh lena n-aghaidh a chur ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht ón thréimhse idir 1/3/2022 chun dáta. [[Eng]Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to request the following records - Communication at or above Higher Executive Officer level relating to social housing or affordable housing or the provision of land for them in the Gaeltacht from the period between 1/3/2022 to date.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all briefing notes provided to the new Minister Patrick O'Donovan in 2025.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the department and Sport Ireland in relation to the development of a cricket stadium in 2021, 2022 & 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I request the following documentation relating to Culture 2025 (further details of documents requested at 1 & 2 are available in this post https://www.chg.gov.ie/arts/culture/culture-2025-2/ ) 1. The notes from the regional meetings that took place in Cavan, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kilkenny and Dublin 2. The 217 written submissions that were received that informed the draft framework policy. 3. All internal memoranda, meeting notes, correspondence to and from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht relating to the drafting of the Culture 2025 framework document.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any briefings, submissions, reports, memos or other such high-level documents prepared or given to the minister or the secretary general with regard to theclosure of the Limerick International Rugby Experience Centre.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records created on or after 1 August 2021 until 29 September 2022, relating to the consideration of the impact of EU state-aid rules on the Department providing ad-hoc funding to Raidio Telefis Eireann.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All copies of any correspondence between the department and D/Finance with regard to the VAT rate applicable to hospitality sector in the run-up to Budget 2023. All copies of any submissions, memos, briefings, or other such high-level documents prepared for the minister or the Sec Gen with regard to the VAT rate applicable to the hospitality industry.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence from Retro Drive-in Movies to the Department about how many people are allowed at outdoor events, and all responses to that correspondence from officials and/or the minister. Timeline: 1 May - 1 August; Correspondence from event holders to the Department about how many people are allowed at attend live entertainment outdoor events, and the Department's reply to that correspondence. Timeline: 1 June - 1 August.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Dept of TCAGSM and the FAI in relation to Dundalk FC for the years 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021. All correspondence between the Dept of TCAGSM and Dundalk FC for the years 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021. Details of all Dept of TCAGSM funding provided to Dundalk FC for the years 2016/2017/2018/2019/2020/2021.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, speaking notes, primers, or other such high level documents prepared for Minister Martin with regard to the ongoing controversy over the finances of RTÉ. This request to cover the period 1 June 2023 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records within the department which define what constitutes a woman. or what are the essential characteristics of being a woman, and which definition or characteristics may be used in determining who qualifies to participate in women's sports.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents: Memo to Government on the Media (Regulation) Bill Returned Observations Memo to Government on the Media Regulation Bill
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions and ancillary documents:- Update on the delivery of the National Broadband Plan(NBP)I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 -29/7/2025.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records created on or after 1 June 2023 until 28 July 2024, relating to proposed €400,000-plus exit package for an employee at Raidio Telefís Éireann, or, in the alternative, the month and year when the Minister became aware of the process to negotiate an exit fee for said employee.
- 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 Contactand 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A breakdown of the allocation of the Artists Basic Income Scheme under gender, age, ethnic and sexual identity, and what branches of the arts these involved.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of the names of people who accompanied the Ministers on their respective trips and their job titles or relationship to the Ministers. The schedule of flights undertaken by the above people as part of their respective trips, including flights to and from Ireland, connecting flights and the names of airports where departures and arrivals took place. Also, please include whether the flights were economy class, business class, first class or other and the name of the airline used for each flight. The Ministers' itinerary for their respective trips. A breakdown of expenses accrued and paid by Government for the trips, including flights, accommodation, subsistence, gifts, PCR testing, taxis/public transport, etc.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence held by the Department between the Minister and her office and the Taoiseach, and the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the Government's response to the report of the Future of Media Commission from the period 01 October 2021 to the present day
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The following records from the successful LSSIF Submission are requested 1. The Pass/Fail Template and Checklist for this successful Submission is requested under Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, the checklist records are requested relating to the Pass/Fail Criterion: Is it clear that the Facility does not compete with the National Sports Campus or other nearby regional facilities are requested. The planned pool dimensions (length, width and depth) for the proposed Swimming Pool complex within Phase 2 of the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus (in comparison with the specialist dimensions of the aquatic facilities at the National Sports Campus) will have been benchmarked and clarified in Comments using inputs from the qualified and specialist Technical Advisor(s). 2. The records of the template used and the score achieved by Samuel Beckett Civic Campus (Phase 2) under Criteria 9 Technical merits of the project are requested under Freedom of Information Act. 3. The underlying documents provided by the qualified and specialist Technical Advisor(s) within the successful Submission that substantiated the specific score achieved by this successful Submission are requested under Freedom of Information Act (such as financial and economic appraisal, pre-tender estimates, cost plan for delivery, staffing and operational plan, business plan and outline promotional strategy etc.). As the Swimming Pool complex (with its specific and specialised pool design dimensions) proposed for Phase 2 of The Samuel Beckett Civic Campus is a major contributor to capital expenditure and a major contributor to subsequent operating revenues, all separately identifiable documentation provided by the qualified and specialist Technical Advisor(s) within the successful Submission relating to the specialist design decisions within the Swimming Pool Complex sub-project are requested under Freedom of Information Act. 4. Any records that were provided with the successful LSSIF Submission to substantiate the professional credentials and track records of the qualified and specialist Technical Advisor(s) to provide input to the Submission on the proposed Swimming Pool complex are requested under Freedom of Information Act (e.g. documented membership of a pre-selected panel of Swimming Pool Complex Designers retained by the Office of Public Works under Capital Works Management Framework Guidance Note 2.3.3)
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any report draft report prepared by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage containing records, photographs, survey data, descriptions or appraisals regarding the following building:OLD MODEL SCHOOL, 1, CHURCH AVENUE, GLASNEVIN, DUBLIN 9.In addition, I request copies of correspondence including emails, between the Department and the planning authority, Dublin City Council, regarding this building.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the incoming Minister's brief on areas covered/ previously covered by your Department.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Arts, Culture, Media/Department of Tourism, Arts, Media and Gaeltacht since 28th January 2025 and the Arts Council chair/board regarding the appointment of the chief executive of the Arts Council for a further term in office
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any correspondence, complaints, or representations received by the department with regard to GAAGO and/or the availability of GAA matches on free- to-air services. This request to cover the period 1 Jan 2023 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence received and sent by the Department of Sport regarding violence at matches since July 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence since 01 July 2024 between the Department of Arts and Media and RTE regarding the terms and scale of the voluntary redundancy scheme in RTE Copy of submissions made by officials in the Department of Arts and Media to the Minister for Arts and Media regarding the voluntary redundancy scheme in RTE
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documents/briefings, E-Subs etc or equivalent provided to the Minister since 01 January 2024 which relate in part or in whole to the National Symphonic Orchestra, or predecessor bodies since 01 Jan 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any Correspondence between the Department and Coimisiun Na Mean seeking approval to recruit additional or replacement staff for Coimisiun Na Mean in the period of 1 January 2025 to date in 2026. To be further assistance I'm only seeking for the information relating to staff at the grade of AO or equivalent and above
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records pertaining to a meeting between Catherine Martin, Minister for Arts, and Disney/Screen Ireland, on March 15 2021, as indicated by this entry in her ministerial diary. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records pertaining to a meeting between Catherine Martin, Minister for Arts, and Netflix/Screen Ireland, on March 16 2021, as indicated by this entry in her ministerial diary. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records pertaining to a meeting between Catherine Martin, Minister for Arts, and Facebook's Dualta O'Brin on March 29 2021, as indicated by this entry in her ministerial diary. Searches of any relevant mobile phones, private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request.