Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1,329 records (page 13 of 27)
- Received 7 November 2023Decided 5 December 2023RefusedDepartment 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.
- Received 7 November 2023Decided 5 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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
- Received 6 November 2023Decided 4 December 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to the following records - Any record created since March 2022 which proposed or recommended the discontinuation of Covid19 safety measures such as masking or the use of social distancing.Any record created since March 2022 which records a decision to discontinue Covid19 safety measures. Any record created since March 2022 instructing staff to discontinue Covid19 safety measures.
- Received 1 November 2023Decided 29 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications related to a recent leak at the National Archives on 25 October 2023. The full list of documents that were impacted by the recent leak at the National Archives on 25 October 2023.
- Received 1 November 2023Decided 29 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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 01-10-2023 - 31-10-2023.
- Received 31 October 2023Decided 28 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions and associated records: -Update on development of the National Counter Disinformation Strategy - Appointment of Crowe Advisory for the provision of professional services to assist in the preparation of the reviews at RTE - Note on the closure of Aertel- Memorandum to Government - Update on Independent Examination of and ongoing reviews into Raidió Teilifís Éireann I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/8/2023 - 31/10/2023.
- Received 31 October 2023Decided 28 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 27 October 2023Decided 24 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 27 October 2023Decided 24 November 2023RefusedDepartment 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/
- Received 27 June 2023Decided 22 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to public files kept by the National Archives of Ireland: Gibraltar Shootings2020/23/28Mar 1988 - Jun 1989Department of Foreign AffairsScope and Content: Relates to the killing of three IRA (Irish Republican Army) members by the British Army in Gibraltar on 6 March 1988. Includes witness statements: Irish Government statement on the shootings Gibraltar Three: Inquest and reports2019/101/2236Dec 1988 - Apr 1989Department of Foreign AffairsScope and Content: Shooting of three IRA [Irish Republican Army] members in Gibraltar, 6 March 1988
- Received 23 October 2023Decided 21 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon chaipéisí a bhaineann leis hullmhú bhuiséad na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta do 2024, lena n-áirítear aon chaipéisí agus comhfhreagras réamhbhuiséid agus aon phlé nó caipéis faoin bhuiséad ó fógraíodh é an mhí ar an 10 Deireadh Fómhair. Any documents relating to the preparation of the Irish and Gaeltacht budget for 2024, including any documents and pre-budget correspondence and any discussions or documents about the budget since it was announced on October 10.
- Received 20 October 2023Decided 20 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
1. The number of staff at the Department who earn more than €100,000 per year. 2. The number of staff at the Department who earn less than €28,000 per year. 3. What is the salary of the highest paid worker at the Department and what is the salary of the lowest paid worker at the Department.
- Received 20 October 2023Decided 20 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of all e submissions sent to the cabinet minister in your Department during the period July 01-Oct 10 of 2023.
- Received 19 October 2023Decided 16 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence sent and received by the Department in 2019 arising from the CEO of the St Patrick's Day Festival announcing in an Irish Times interview on February 12 that there were plans to extend the festival into a month long celebration of Irishness. I would like this request to cover any correspondence sent or received by the Department from February 12 2019 to July 1, 2019. I believe there is a public interest in these records being released given the amount of public money spent on the festival each year.
- Received 18 October 2023Decided 16 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the National Cybersecurity Centre and the Department between March 1 2023 and October 15 2023. All advice given to staff at the department related to cybersecurity and personal devices in 2023
- Received 10 October 2023Decided 8 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The names of the successful recipients for the Basic Income for the Arts scheme. - the breakdown of how many in the 2000 Artists identify as- Identify as Part of Traveller community- Identify as Male, Female, Non-Binary, Trans, Gender Fluid or otherwise- Identify as Disabled- Identify as Minority Ethnic- Have concurrent funding being given to them by the Irish Arts Council and or other Arts State Funding body/quango. How many of the 2000 Artists on the scheme are:- Artists who identify as Black Women- Artists who identify as Brown Women- Artists who identify as Women of Colour- Artists who identify as Traveller Women
- Received 10 October 2023Decided 8 November 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The release of records created by the Department since 1 January 2022 regarding thebids to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and 2028 European Championships, specifically a breakdown of the costs incurred to date in scoping the potential joint bid, details of what money has been spent on to date, minutes of any meetings or meeting notes, and any briefings or reports created about the bids. I am requesting this information to be provided in digital format, though I am happy to receive it in another format if this is not possible.
- Received 11 September 2023Decided 7 November 2023RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst dated between July 1st and September 9th, 2023. All correspondence between Secretary General Katherine Licken and RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst dated between July 1st and September 9th, 2023. All correspondence between Conor Falvey and RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst dated between July 1st and September 9th, 2023. All correspondence between Tríona Quill and RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst dated between July 1st and September 9th, 2023.
- Received 15 September 2023Decided 3 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications (emails, correspondence, documents handed over at meetings, notes of meetings and phone conversations) between the Department and following bodies - RTE, The RTE Superannuation Fund, DPER and New ERA, relating to the application for a pension increase and relating to the investment risk in the RTE superannuation scheme - for the period August 2022 to the current date.
- Received 5 October 2023Decided 3 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of all costs associated with Minister Martin's trip to the Ryder Cup, including any incurred by those who accompanied her. I would like to receive this information electronically.
- Received 3 October 2023Decided 1 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of your organisation's policy regarding the payment of 'ordinary remuneration' to staff while suspended pending the conclusion of disciplinary processes. I am particularly interested in your organisation's policy regarding payment of staff on suspension, as follows: Is remuneration paid to staff who are suspended, i.e., is there a continuation of full salary or is their salary reduced?If paid full salary, does this include allowances?If reduced, does your Department exclude any/all allowances that are normally paid? If so,What type of allowances do you continue to pay, and which allowances cease?Where staff whose allowances were stopped during suspension, and they subsequently are cleared of all allegations of misconduct are allowances repaid to staff? In addition to the above, I would appreciate it if you could let me know the number of people suspended, pending the conclusion of disciplinary processes, by your organisation in each year 2020 to 2023 and details as to whether all such individuals received their normal pay, including allowances, during the period of suspension.
- Received 3 October 2023Decided 1 November 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Minister of Media and the Minister of Finance and or the Minister of Public Expenditure in relation to finances at RTE and/or RTE/ TV licence fees/ reform of licence fee between May 1, 2023,to October 3, 2023.
- Received 29 September 2023Decided 31 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records created during lobbying by the FAI with the department regarding investment into facilties. I'm specifically requesting the correspondence referred to inthis entryon the Lobbying Register, and I'm looking for records including correspondence between Jonathan Hill and any of Catherine Martin, Thomas Byrne and Cian ó Lionáin on the matter.
- Received 2 October 2023Decided 31 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Tourism and Sport dated between April 1, 2023 and the date of this request: A record of correspondence and associated documents involving the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the Dublin Marathon 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 the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the Dublin Marathon and associated matters. This should include records of any meeting notes, associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared/referenced at meetings.
- Received 2 October 2023Decided 31 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to the following records which are non-personal and which I believe are held by the Department of Tourism and Sport dated between April 1, 2023 and the date of this request: A record of correspondence and associated documents involving Athletics Ireland and the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the staging of 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 of 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. The following may be of assistance with this request: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/99362/athletics-ireland
- Received 2 October 2023Decided 31 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any representations (anonymised) received by the minister's office with regard to the spending controversy at RTÉ in the period 1 July 2023 to date. If there are a large number of such representations, I am to accept a sample of twenty along with a total number for how many were received.
- Received 2 October 2023Decided 31 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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 01-09-2023 - 30-09-2023.
- Received 28 September 2023Decided 26 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records concerningthe lobbying by A&L Goodbody in relation to amendments to the Taxes Consolidation Act, as reported to the Lobbying Register. Link here:https://www.lobbying.ie/return/101331/al-goodbody
- Received 31 August 2023Decided 26 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Minister's two special advisers and the Minister regarding the Grant Thornton 1 report, Ryan Tubridy, the Brennan/Ginty reviews, the Grant Thornton 2 report, Toy Show The Musical and the report of the inter- departmental group into the future funding of RTé. All correspondence betweenthe Minister's two special advisers and officials in the Department regarding the Grant Thornton 1 report, Ryan Tubridy, the Brennan/Ginty reviews, the Grant Thornton 2 report, Toy Show The Musical and the report of the inter-departmental group into the future funding of RTé. The response to this request should include any emails, text messages, WhatsApps or any other forms of electronic communication and should cover the period 01 June 2023 to 24 August 2023.
- Received 28 September 2023Decided 25 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
The dates, attendees and agenda for the meetings that have taken place as indicated by NewERA between themselves, The Department and RTE, since 2019.
- Received 28 September 2023Decided 25 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records created during lobbying by the FAI with the department regarding investment into Women's and Girls sports. I'm specifically requesting the correspondence referred to inthis entryon the Lobbying Register, though I'm looking for records including meeting notes/minutes, briefings and correspondence setting up or following up on the meeting.
- Received 27 September 2023Decided 24 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 26 August 2023Decided 23 October 2023GrantedDepartment 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)
- Received 19 September 2023Decided 17 October 2023RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any applications for approval of the terms of conditions of chief executives of commercial State bodies, under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, sent to the Minister for approval, between 1st January 2021 and 19th September 2023.
- Received 19 September 2023Decided 17 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the meeting heldbetween the Minister for Tourism,Catherine Martin TD, and RTé, as listed here (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/100001/raidi%C3%B3--teilif%C3%ADs- %C3%A9ireann) and any other meetings that have taken place since. This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes,a list of attendees,briefing material,associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. I also request anyletters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting.
- Received 19 September 2023Decided 17 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to correspondence between the Minister for Tourism,Catherine Martin TD, and Mediahuis Ireland Group Limited, as listed here (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/101086/mediahuis-ireland-group-limited). This should include, but is not limited to, anyletters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the Minister's office.
- Received 18 September 2023Decided 16 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the meeting heldbetween the Minister for Tourism,Catherine Martin TD, and Screen Producers Ireland, as listed here (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/100879/screen-producers-ireland). This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes,a list of attendees,briefing material,associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. I also request anyletters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting.
- Received 15 September 2023Decided 12 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence sent or receivedby Minister Catherine Martin relating to Ryan Tubridy and RTE between August 10th 2023 and September 14th 2023.
- Received 12 September 2023Decided 10 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the meeting held between the Minister of State,Thomas Byrne TD, and the Gaelic Players' Association, as listed here (https://www.lobbying.ie/return/100024/gaelic-players-association). This should include, but is not limited to, records of any meeting minutes, meeting notes,a list of attendees, briefing material,associated reports, presentations and correspondence shared and/or referenced at the meeting. I also request anyletters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reportsany other relevant records that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting.
- Received 11 September 2023Decided 9 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am making a Freedom of Information request for the following records: -Copies of allcorrespondencebetween Minister of State Thomas Byrne and the Gaelic Players Association. -Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Mr Byrne and the Gaelic Players Association. -Copies of all correspondence between Mr Byrne and Athletics Ireland. -Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Mr Byrne and Athletics Ireland. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2023 to 11/9/2023.The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received 11 September 2023Decided 9 October 2023GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and representatives of AirBnB, including their PR firm Edelman. Copies of all the minutes of meetings between Ms Martin and AirBnB/Edelman. The time period can be limited to 1/5/2023 to 11/9/2023.The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- Received 8 September 2023Decided 5 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 7 September 2023Decided 5 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 5 September 2023Decided 3 October 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of all the external investigations that Minister Catherine Martin ordered into the RTE problems.Please state: 1. name (title) of each investigation. 2. its committee members. 3. its address to write to. 4. when it's being set up. 5. how long it's being set up for. 6. Its terms of reference. Please state the name (title) of each internal investigation to be carried out also, to include: 1. each committee member. 2. its address to write to. 3. when each internal committee will be set up. 4. how long each internal committee will be set up for. 5. each internal committee terms of reference.
- Received 5 September 2023Decided 2 October 2023RefusedDepartment 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.
- Received 5 September 2023Decided 2 October 2023RefusedDepartment 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.
- Received 1 September 2023Decided 29 September 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following ministerial submissions (FOI-2023-0082 refers): - Abbey Theatre 2023 Capital Grant 11/05/2023 Minister - Appointment of Director General to Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) 17/04/2023 Minister - 2020 Sports Capital & Equipment Programme (SCEP) – “Capital” – Corrected allocation 22/02/2023 Minister - National Counter Disinformation Strategy 07/02/2023 Minister
- Received 1 September 2023Decided 29 September 2023Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
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 01-08-2023 - 31-08-2023.
- Received 3 August 2023Decided 28 September 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 3 August 2023Decided 28 September 2023Part-GrantedDepartment 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.