Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any inspection, damage, or condition reports relating to the recent leak at the National Archives. This request should include any preliminary surveys or any summary reports/emails relating to the leak.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the agendas and/or minutes associated with any meetings held by the following group:https://visualartists.ie/new-advisory-committee-on-the- restitution-and-repatriation-of-cultural-heritage/
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the Ministers work diary from 1st July to 27th October 2020.2.A copy of the secretary general's work diary from 1st July to 27th October 2020
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A full copy of the application by Kilkenny Golf Club for the grant received from the Community Sports Facility Fund under the freedom of information act 2014.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records sent by the Department (including from Minister Catherine Martin or Minister of State Jack Chambers) to the Department of Finance concerning betting duty and Budget 2024.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records held by the Department of [Rural and Community Development / Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media] relating to John McNulty in the period 1 January – 31 December 2020.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Briefing notes, memos, submissions, or Q&A prepared for Minister Heather Humphreys or her advisers regarding McNulty. Internal Department correspondence (including texts/WhatsApp used for official business) about the appointment. Communications with IMMA about the appointment and resignation. Media handling notes, press lines, or parliamentary responses. Ministerial diary or visitor logs referencing McNulty or IMMA.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting between the Department of Sport and the Football Association of Ireland regarding funding.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the actual mileage claim forms submitted by Minister Josepha Madigan for the calendar year 2020.- a record of how much was paid to the minister for each of these claim forms.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications between Minister Catherine Martin and RTÉ; between 1 February 2023 and 27 June 2023, and all communications between Minister Martin and her officials related to a series of internal RTÉ; audits over payments to an RTÉ; presenter. Ryan Tubridy
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records from 1 January 2006 to 24 May 2023 concerning the award of €350,000 grant aid to Bailieborough Arts and Cultural Centre under the ACCESS II scheme.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all information memorandum that Údarás na Gaeltachta or the Department of the Gaeltacht personnel provided to the individuals below, that allowed them to make assurances that specific customers of Arramara Teo would be guaranteed supply of product on reasonable terms and conditions into the future: Minister Dinny McGinley, Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Minister Heather Humphries, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Ms. Anna Ni Ghallachair, Udaras, Chairperson of the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. A copy of all information memorandium provided by Údarás to the Department of the Gaeltacht and Minister Humphries in support of the following statement she entered into the Dáil record on 15th July 2014: I am advised by Údarás na Gaeltachta that continuity of supply to Arramara's existing Irish customers is assured. One of the conditions of the sale agreement between Údarás na Gaeltachta and Acadian Seaplants Ltd related to existing Irish customers of Arramara Teo being guaranteed supply of product on reasonable terms and conditions into the future. In that regard, údarás na Gaeltachta has confirmed that the sale agreement provides for the protection of future supply to existing Irish customers of Arramara Teo, with no increase in price for Year 1 and with prices advantageous to the Irish customers as against international customers being secured. It is also understood that Acadian Seaplants Ltd has covenanted to continue to supply the Irish customers. In the event of a breach of covenant, Údarás na Gaeltachta has advised that penalties would apply" (ref: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2014-07-15/422/)
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence and payments to the NCSM by your department under the FOI act.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records specific to the following lobbying engagements of Google with the department:- https://www.lobbying.ie/return/126824/google-ireland-limited- https://www.lobbying.ie/return/121972/google-ireland-limited
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
To cover the period 1 April 2024-present: A copy of any records received from RTE that outline or list the additional financial details have been provided to the Minister and/or departmental representatives on costings as part of the A New Direction strategy process - as outlined on page 7 of the strategy document. A copy of any records sent back to RTE about these costings following receipt of the details above from RTE
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to correspondence between Peter Sherrard of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and Cian Ó Lionáin during 2024 in relation to geo blocking of coverage of Olympic Games in Northern Ireland.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of records created in relation to this from January 1st 2017 to May 27th 2022, to include, but not be limited to, the following: Records of events where paid services of MCs, conference hosts, after-dinner speakers, conference or event moderators, broadcasters etc. were acquired. Records of the names of the people hired for each of these events. Individual pay for these persons per event
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documentation regarding RHD2 study trials carried out at four hare coursing clubs during the 2019/20 hare coursing season.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of meetings, conversations, phone calls between the former Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh and the Minister for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin. All correspondence - to include but not limited to emails, text messages, e- messages - between former Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh and the Minister for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of meetings, conversations, phone calls between the former Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh and the former Secretary General at the Department of Department ofTourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Katherine Licken. All correspondence - to include but not limited to emails,text messages, e- messages - between former Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh and the former Secretary General at the Department of Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Katherine Licken relating to RTE.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the grant application, and grant application supporting documents, submitted by Villiers School in Limerick for the2023 - Community Sports Facilities Fund
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any briefing documents prepared for the incoming ministers at the department.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all briefing material prepared for the new Minister and Minister of State at this Department in advance of their new role.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the Minster’s Brief prepared for the incoming Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all briefing notes prepared for the incoming Minister(s) A copy of all briefing notes prepared for the incoming Minister(s) of State
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of briefing material prepared for the new Minister
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of a meeting that took place on September 2nd 2020. The meeting took place with Minister Catherine Martin, Mary Nash and representatives of the Event Industry.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meetings attendees, telephone, text, Whatsapp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs regarding the Monkstown Creek SPA (site code 004030) and any associated correspondence referring to appeals/objections to the designation of Monkstown Creek, Cork as a designated SPA, file no. NPWS ref NCDO/00002998/004030.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records held concerning the Monkstown Marine Development, County Cork as proposed by the Monkstown Bay Marina Company Limited, including letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meeting attendees, telephone, text, Whatsapp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs from January 2009 to present.All letters, emails, memoranda, notes, minutes of meetings and any notes taken by the meetings attendees, telephone, text, Whatsapp, or other unwritten communications, and all relevant logs between the Dept. of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the port of Cork regarding Ringaskiddy port redevelopment, and between NPWS Regional Management Staff and Dr Jervis Good from January 2011 to present.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request copies of all records relating to the decision to transfer responsibility for Culture Night to the Arts Council.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence and documentation leading up to the awarding of grants (detailed below) to the following sports clubs. St Oliver Plunketts eoghan ruadh GAA, 74 Glenarriff Road, Dublin 7 Phoenix football club, Dunsinea Ln, Ashtown, Dublin, D15 EDP2 St Oliver Plunkett’s Eoghan Ruadh GAA: 2020 - upgrade facilities for wider community/parish use. €141,022 2018 - Upgrade Club rooms/equipment for wider Community Gaelic Games €102,088 2017 Unknown €80,000 Phoenix Football Club 2020 €43,249 2017 €146,340 2007 €500,000 The request should include but not be limited to the above and include the period to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Minister's office and An Post in 2025 Briefing notes for the Minister's July 16 2025 radio appearances
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any minutes of meetings of the Advisory Committee on Representation of Women & Women's Stories in collections of National Cultural Institutions during 2024.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence or minutes / notes of any meetings between Minister Martin and Animation Ireland during 2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the National Gallery of Ireland and Minister Martin during 2024 in relation to its strategic plan for 2024 - 2028.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence / minutes of meetings between the FAI and Minister Thomas Byrne in relation to academy funding during 2024. I also wish to request, under FoI, access to any minutes / notes relating to the virtual meeting during 2024 between the FAI and Cian Ó Lionáin / Micheal O Conaire in relation to academy funding during 2024.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to all domestic and international trips taken by the minister since 1 January 2021, specifically: the names of all individuals who accompanied the minister on the trips (including non-staff). For clarity, I am specifically looking for records relating to the following trips taken by the minister on the following dates: 1 July 2021 to Westport3-6 September 2021 to Italy (Venice)9-10 September 2021 to UK (London)22-29 September 2021 to US (Wisconsin, New York, Chicago)3-4 October 2021 to Cork11 October 2021 to UK (London)1-2 November 2021 to UK (London)13-17 February 2022 to UAE (Dubai)14-21 March 2022 to Argentina23-25 March 2022 to Sligo, Roscommon, Carlow31 March 2022 to Killarney3-4 April 2022 to Luxembourg13-20 May 2022 - US (to San Francisco + LA)23 June 2022 to Sligo17 July 2022 to Leitrim11 October 2022 to Westmeath12-13 October 2022 to Belfast20-24 October 2022 to US (New York)7- 8 November 2022 to UK (London)28-29 November 2022 to Belgium (Brussels)28 February-1 March 2023 to Waterford8-16 March 2023 to US (Los Angeles)
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Information in relation to Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay (Sligo Bay) SAC (More information on the request is available in the original submission).
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
According to the Lobbying Register, Siun Ni Raghallaigh of Troy Studios was in in contact via emails with Minister Martin and held a virtual meeting regarding the Audio Visual Sector.Can I please get a copy of this emails and any relevant records relating to the meetings.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The emails and meeting minutes referred to in this lobbying record here below, plus any related records, such as follow up emails, briefing notes etc.https://www.lobbying.ie/return/64226/troy-studios
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copiesofany letters or emails received by Minister Catherine Martin from An Post officials between 01/01/2024 to 01/06/2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications in 2019 and so far in 2020 between the departmentand the National Museum of Ireland on the subject of detectorists, their finds, or any other anything else relating to metal detector hobbyists.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence to and from the offices of Ministers based in the Department regarding the Oireachtas Golf Society from the period 01 March 2020 and the present day.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the application applied for in the Live performance 2021 funding stream. The application was made by CWB Ltd, PPJ Ltd, they have received offer of funding for €148,097 for events in Tipperary.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held in the email accounts of Minister Martin and/or the Secretary General of the Department relating to decision not to hold Euro '21 matches in Ireland due to Covid-19 risk. This request to cover the period 1 May 2021 to date of receipt of the request.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Ryan Meade and Tanya Warren in 2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of funding commitments or disbursements made by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to organisations, events, or initiatives based in Northern Ireland between 1 January 2021 and the present, where the funding relates to:Irish language promotion (e.g. Conradh na Gaeilge, Gaeltacht outreach, Irish-medium education)Cultural or heritage festivals and eventsSports bodies, including the GAA, where the funding supports cultural, commemorative, or community identity-linked activity Any relevant Shared Island Initiative projects administered or co-administered by this DepartmentFor each item, I would be grateful if you could provide: The recipient name The amount committed and/or paid The date of commitment or payment A brief description or stated purpose The scheme or programme under which it was awarded
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of gifts/high value items kept by the Department.This should include a list of items handed over to the Department by ministers, Oireachtas office holders, TDs and Senators - by name. Please include a description of the items and their estimated value.The FOI is to cover the period February 2020- present.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin, or the Department secretary general, and the following organisations and individuals, on the topic of the Online Media Safety Bill, or Coimisiún na Meán. Minutes of meetings between Minister Catherine Martin, or the Department secretary general, and the following organisations and individuals, on the topic of the Online Media Safety Bill, or Coimisiún na Meán. 1. Twitter, including but not limited to Sinead McSweeney 2. TikTok,including but not limited to, Susan Moss. 3. Facebook/Meta,including but not limited to Dualta O'Broin, Stephanie Anderson. 5. Google, including but not limited to, Ryan Meade The time period for this request is records between 1st January and 24th April 2023. The request would also include copies of any documents attached to records/emails
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between (sent and received including attachments) the Minister/Ministers of State in the department and the department secretary general, between 1st April and 22nd April 2022.