Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
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- Received 31 March 2026Decided 30 April 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any records held referring or relating to the withdrawal of a file from the National Archives, as outlined in the following newspaper article: https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/01/10/government-withdraws-file-alleging-gerry-kelly-ira- leadership-role-from-national-archives/
- Received 31 March 2026Decided 30 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the booking of the John Field room at the National Concert Hall by Alan Shatter for a fundraising event in aid of Magen David Adom. Records of correspondence on this matter,(ie the booking of the John Field room by Alan Shatter) including minutes of meetings, emails, WhatsApp, notes of telephone or in person communications etc.
- Received 30 March 2026Decided 29 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any records (including emails, texts, instant messages etc) held by Minister O'Donovan and/or any of his special advisers referring or relating to the provision of funding to Kerry FC and/or plans around the official opening of their new pitch.
- Received 30 March 2026Decided 29 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any audits signed off on by the board or audit committee since 1 January 2026-presentA copy of any investigative reports or other forms of report commissioned by the Secretary General / Chief Executive or the Board or Minister(s) which were finalised/completed since 1 February 2026 (and have not been publicly released)
- Received 26 March 2026Decided 27 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 26 March 2026Decided 27 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment 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
- Received 23 March 2026Decided 22 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of this meeting between Google Ireland reps, Minister O'Donovan and other officialsAny correspondence related to the meeting Internal dept emails/messages re the meeting and any follow-up actions; correspondence to/from Google re the meeting and any follow-up actions Memos or internal briefing notes prepared before/after the meeting on the issues raised and any follow-up actions
- Received 20 March 2026Decided 21 April 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between The Department and Culture Ireland dated between 01/02 and 20/03 relating to the staging of The Monk play in Dublin and proposed staging of the play in New York City. This should include any correspondence relating to the funding of this production by Culture Ireland during this period. All correspondence between Culture Ireland and Glass Mask Theatre dated between 01/02 and 20/03 relating to the staging of The Monk play in Dublin and proposed staging of the play in New York City.
- Received 20 March 2026Decided 21 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence from An Post to the Minister, General Secretary or Assistant Secretary General for the Media and Broadcasting Division, regarding the TV license between 1/9/2025 to the 1/03/2026.
- Received 19 March 2026Decided 20 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to the Department's engagement with Sport Ireland and Triathlon Ireland. Correspondence (letters, emails, memos, meeting minutes, briefings etc) between the Department, Sport Ireland and Triathlon Ireland in relation to the incident at the Youghal Ironman since August 2023. Correspondence (same as above) between the Department and Sport Ireland in relation to increased funding for Triathlon Ireland since 2024. Copies of reports received by the Department from Sport Ireland and/or Triathlon Ireland since 2024, and any ministerial briefings related to the same.
- Received 19 March 2026Decided 20 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The Business Case submitted to the Department for the requested State investment/subsidy. Assessment Reports, Briefing Notes, or Scoping Documents created by Departmental officials between January 1, 2026, and 19 March 2026 regarding this project. Correspondence between the Department and Sport Ireland regarding the "Strategic Investment" status or eligibility of the Cherrywood project - 1 June 2025 to 19 March 2026 inclusive.
- Received 19 March 2026Decided 20 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of any signed contracts between the Department and Microsoft to process,manage, or store data, belonging to members of the public, as referred to in response to FOI (CCS-FOI-2026-0041).I would like any relevant records held from 2019 to date.
- Received 18 March 2026Decided 17 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of any contact or communications between the secretary general Feargal O'Coigligh, or his office, and officials at RTE, in which the Eurovision Song Contest and Israel's participation was discussed between Jan. 1 2025 and Dec. 31 2025 (Israel is represented by KAN, its public broadcaster).Please supply details of any meetings that took place and any documents relating to any such contact or communications including minutes, emails, letters, memos, notes and the like.
- Received 18 March 2026Decided 17 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of any contact or communications between the culture minister Patrick O'Donovan or his office, and Kevin Bakhurst or his representatives at RTE, in which the Eurovision Song Contest and Israel's participation was discussed between Jan. 1 2025 and Dec. 31 2025 (Israel is represented by KAN, its public broadcaster).Please supply details of any meetings that took place and any documents relating to any such contact or communications including minutes, emails, letters, memos, notes and the like.
- Received 18 March 2026Decided 17 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Documents held regarding possible government action on introducing age restrictions for access to social media.I kindly ask for any documents concerning exchanges with outside stakeholders - including Meta, Google or Apple - and your department since 1 December 2025. This is meant to include minutes of meetings, e-mails, presentations, or any other document concerning a possible social media ban for minors and the introduction of mandatory age verification systems.
- Received 12 March 2026Decided 14 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Please provide any information held in relation to the instance of lobbying on behalf of "Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (fka Facebook Ireland Ltd) ", As recorded on Lobbying.ie: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/131745/meta-platforms-ireland-ltd Please ensure to include any letters, emails in relation to meetings, any notes that were taken at the meetings and any communications that stemmed from the meetings, both to internal and external peoples.
- Received 12 March 2026Decided 14 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The number of correspondences to the Department of Sport calling for the Republic of Ireland not to play Israel in the UEFA Nations League since February 1st.Examples of correspondences to the Department of Sport calling for the Republic of Ireland not to play Israel in the UEFA Nations League since February 1st.
- Received 12 March 2026Decided 14 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence to the Department of Sport from Matchroom Boxing since January 1st 2025 regarding a potential Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park. Minutes of the last meeting held between Matchroom Boxing and the Department of Sport regarding Katie Taylor fighting in Croke Park.
- Received 12 March 2026Decided 14 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Documents in relation to the tender application and allotment of funds by Sports Capital for Buncrana Youth and Community Development Company who were recently given funding for redevelopment of football pitches.More specifically we request all documents from the MEAT advisors North West Modern Design to Sports capital and vise versa .
- Received 12 March 2026Decided 14 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Since February 1st 2022: Copies of any letters or emails between the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and Sport Ireland about the NGB Recognition of darts in Ireland. Copies of any letters or emails between the Irish National Darts Organisation (INDO) and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport on NGB Recognition of darts in Ireland. A copy of an official list of recognised sports in Ireland. Copies of any internal Departmental correspondence about the NGB Recognition of darts in Ireland.
- Received 10 March 2026Decided 10 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
30 representative samples of the correspondence (15 for each point below) Complaints made to the Department from members of the public, public representatives or arts groups about the Basic Income for the Arts scheme from 1 January 2025 to date, 10 March 2026 Representations made to the Department from members of the public, public representatives or arts groups in support of the scheme being made permanent, from 1 October 2025 to date, 10 March 2026
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 10 April 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting held between the Department of Sport and the FAI regarding banning the use of flares at League of Ireland games.January 1st 2025 to date
- Received 9 March 2026Decided 9 April 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records held by the Department relating to Cork: European Capital of Culture 2005, for the period 1 January 2004 - 31 December 2006: Funding and financial accounts: All records of funding allocations, budgets, audited financial statements, income and expenditure accounts, sponsorship agreements, and any reports or correspondence relating to financial management of Cork 2005.Please include internal and external audit reports, evaluations, and any documents assessing value for money or legacy expenditure. Correspondence with key individuals: All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, meeting notes) between the Department and the following persons:o Mary McCarthyo Liz Meaneyo City Manager Joe Gavin,regarding planning, funding, evaluation, or legacy commitments for Cork 2005. All minutes of meetings held with the Department of Arts and Culture and the European Capital of Culture Committee relating to 2005 ECC. Governance and decision-making: Records relating to the establishment, composition, and appointment of the organising committee and any selection or advisory committees.Minutes, agendas, and papers of committee meetings relating to Cork 2005. Project selection and funding: Records relating to the selection of projects funded under Cork 2005, including criteria used, decisions made, and allocations approved.Correspondence and reports relating to expenditure categories, including programming, administration, promotion, and events. Legacy and evaluation: Records relating to discussions, proposals, or evaluations of legacy commitments arising from Cork 2005, including facilities, infrastructure ie. a building for Cork Artists to show their art. and long-term cultural provision.
- Received 9 March 2026Decided 9 April 2026ParGt-raGnratendtedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
AR eccoopryd so ff raonmy Jraencuoardrys h2e0l2d5 r-epfreersreinngtA onry r eelcaotninogm tioc tahnea lwysitihsd/aranwalayls oefs ao rf icleo sfrtso mbe tnheef iNt aatnioanlyasli sA/racnhaivlyesse, sa os fo tuhteli nCerda winfo trhde A frotl lGoawlilnegry nReewdesvpealpoeprm aerntitc lPer:o hjetctpt s/: /M/awswtewr. iDriesvhetilmopems.ecnotm /ireland/2026/01/10/government-withdraws-file-alleging-gerry-kelly-ira- leadership-role-from-national-archives/ Plan Any report, analysis, briefing, or other type of assessment outlining or explaining the reasons for the increase/difference between the original budget for the Crawford Art Gallery Redevelopment Project and the final estimated budget cost The latest briefing, overview report, or meeting meetings for any steering group overseeing the redevelopment project;
- Received 9 March 2026Decided 9 April 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any briefing, assessment or report on the use of Section 1003, including where any concerns are raised in relation to tax liabilities or tax avoidance. Time period: 1 January 2025-present
- Received 6 March 2026Decided 8 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment 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
- Received 5 March 2026Decided 7 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Communications from and to commercial firms, associations or individuals offering to undertake or to become involved in digitising, databasing, contextualising or placing the 1926 Census online. Full details of commercial firms, associations or individuals who have been contracted to work on any aspect of the 1926 Census Project. A copy of the original 1926 Census Project plan, with particulars of cost, time-span and other details, with any revisions necessitated by IT, cost or other issues.
- Received 4 March 2026Decided 2 April 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Football Association of Ireland (or anyone acting on its behalf) in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and any policy or sporting issues arising from that invasion, between the dates of 24/02/2022 and 31/03/2022 inclusive. Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Department of the Taoiseach on sporting-related issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine during the same period. Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Department of Foreign Affairs on sporting-related issues arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine during the same period.
- Received 3 March 2026Decided 1 April 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any business plan, economic impact assessments correspondence, memos, reports shared with with minister O'Donovan or his junior sports minister including their advisers on an ice rink in cherrywood from January 1 2025 to present.
- Received 2 March 2026Decided 31 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A record of the overall number of complaints, representations, or pieces of correspondence the department received with regard to the minister's proposed cessation of certain funding to League of Ireland clubs due to an incident at a recent Drogheda/Dundalk game.An anonymised copy of each of the above. If there are a very large number, I am happy to take a representative sample of 30 to 40. If the number is below that, please provide them all.
- Received 30 January 2026Decided 31 March 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any briefings, memos, submissions, reports, or other such high-level documents prepared by the minister or the department secretary general with regard to X's Grok AI service. This request to cover the period 1 Dec 2025 to date.
- Received 2 March 2026Decided 31 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All internal correspondence within the Department from 2023-2025 relating to the development of an artist campus at the Odlum Mills site at Dublin Port. All correspondence from 2023-2025 between the Arts Council and the Department relating to the development of an artist campus at the Odlum Mills site at Dublin Port.
- Received 27 February 2026Decided 30 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records created, received, or held by the department of Culture, Communications and Sport that relate to: The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) motion / proposal / initiative to have Israel suspended from UEFA, including any consideration of, response to, or engagement with that motion; and Communications sent or received by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport which relate to Israel or Palestine in the context of football, football governance (including UEFA/FIFA), the above motion, or related public positions.
- Received 26 February 2026Decided 27 March 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records created since 1 February relating to interactions between Departmental staff and big tech firms (Meta, X/Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and Google) regarding a proposed ban on social media for under 16s, specifically Any correspondence between any of the above named companies and departmental staff (at PO level and above)Minutes of any meetings between representatives of the above named companies and departmental staff (at PO level and above) Any briefings or memos created for staff (at PO level and above) regarding the proposed ban
- Received 26 February 2026Decided 27 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records created in the period since 1 February relating to the upcoming Ireland Israel Nations League soccer fixture/fixtures, specifically: Any correspondence; and any associated reports; memos; the notes or minutes of any meetings held between staff at Principal Officer (PO) level and above Any associated papers, briefings or briefing notes exchanged between staff at Principal Officer (PO) level and above Any correspondence, briefings, or minutes of meetings between staff of PO level and above, and representatives from Sport Ireland Any correspondence, briefings, or minutes of meetings between staff of PO level and above, and representatives from the Football Association of Ireland Any correspondence, briefings, or minutes of meetings between staff of PO level and above, and staff at PO level and above in the Department of the Taoiseach Any correspondence, briefings, or minutes of meetings between staff of PO level and above, and staff at PO level and above in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 26 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All submissions (written correspondence giving the formal views) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission,Commission for Communications Regulation,Data Protection Commission,received by the Broadcasting, Media and Communications areas of the Department from 1 January 2025 to date, in relation to the implementation or enforcement of new or expected legislation being introduced at national or EU level.
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 26 March 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Football Association of Ireland (or anyone acting on its behalf) in relation to the proposed international fixtures between the men's national football teams of Ireland and Israel in the UEFA Nations League, between the dates 12/02/2026 and 25/02/2026 inclusive. Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Department of the Taoiseach on the same topic within the same period. Any and all correspondence between the Department (including Ministers and those acting on their behalf) and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the same topic within the same period.
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 26 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and the Executive Chairperson of Coimisin na Mein since 01st January 2026
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 26 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and the chairman of RTE since 01st September 2025 Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and the director general of RTE since 01st September 2025
- Received 25 February 2026Decided 26 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any internal emails, correspondence, related to tickets for Minister O'Donovan for the Ireland-France Six Nations match in Paris, held by the Minister's office or otherwise, between 15th January and 20th February 2026. Copies of any correspondence between the Department, or Irish embassy in Paris, and the French authorities, government, or embassy,related to tickets for Minister O'Donovan for the Ireland-France Six Nations match in Paris, heldby the Minister's office or otherwise, between 15th January and 20th February 2026. Could I extend it to cover the Ireland-England rugby match, (and English authorities/government)
- Received 24 February 2026Decided 25 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence sent to/from the Department to/from the Office of Public Works or the Irish Museum of Modern Art regarding the OPW's draft Conservation Management Plan for the Royal Hospital Kilmainham site in Dublin 8, from 1st September 2025 to date, 24th February 2026. I am also seeking internal department correspondence - emails, any legal advice, briefing notes and minutes of any relevant meetings - related to the plan during the same period.
- Received 24 February 2026Decided 25 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to the Irish Rugby Experience (IRE) Building.Specifically I seek:All written and digital correspondence and communications between the Minister, his advisers, and Departmental officials on the one hand; and JP McMcManus, the JP McManus foundation, the operating company for IRE, Limerick City and County Council, its elected members and officials on the other. All correspondence on the above matter with any other party. All internal records relating to the offer of the IRE building as a gift to the State, and evaluations thereof.March 2024 to present.
- Received 19 February 2026Decided 20 March 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence between Cian OLionáin and the Department of Transport relating to the hosting of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027 dated between 01/12/25 and 18/02/26.
- Received 19 February 2026Decided 20 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A categorised list of all e-submissions by Division and date submitted to Minister O'Donovan dated between 01/01/26 and 18/02/26.
- Received 19 February 2026Decided 20 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all internal reports/briefing notes relating to the hosting of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027 prepared for Minister O'Donovan dated between 01/12/25 and 18/02/26.
- Received 19 February 2026Decided 20 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all representations made to Minister O'Donovan/Department officials (principal officer grade or higher) relating to proposals to restrict social media for under 16s dated between 01/01 and 18/02.
- Received 21 January 2026Decided 20 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Briefing notes prepared for Minister O'Donovan regarding X between January 1 2026 and the date of this request Briefing notes preparedfor Minister O'Donovan regarding Grok between January 1 2026 and the date of this request Copies of all correspondence between the Minister, his office and X between January 1 2026 and the date of this request Copies of all correspondence between civil servants of the rank AP and above in the Department of CCS' Media division and X between January 1 2026 and the date of this request Copies of all correspondence between the Minister, his office and Coimisiun na Mean regarding X and Grok between January 1 2026 and the date of this request Copies of all correspondence between civil servants of the rank AP and above in the Department of CCS' Media division and Coimisiun na Mean regarding X and Grok between January 1 2026 and the date of this request
- Received 21 January 2026Decided 20 March 2026Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records concerning any contact there has been with Twitter International Company since June 1, 2025 on the subject of online safety
- Received 18 February 2026Decided 19 March 2026GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
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- Received 18 February 2026Decided 19 March 2026RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Request copies of briefing material and correspondence between the Minister of Culture, Communications and Sport and Sport Ireland on policy development to protect the safety of adults in sport. Time period from 01/01/2019-31/12/25.