Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1,329 records (page 19 of 27)
- Received 4 November 2021Decided 2 December 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All documents (including but not limited to meeting notes, email exchanges, correspondence, minutes, position papers) related to interactions with Facebook to discuss the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill as described lobbying.ie/return/76061/facebook-ireland-limited
- Received 3 November 2021Decided 1 December 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Requesting copies of all documents on funding on behalf of survivors of institutional abuse, to research projects, advocate groups, phone help lines, conferences.
- Received 26 October 2021Decided 22 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and Department of TCAGSM officials at or above the assistant principal officer rank regarding the reopening of nightclubs and the live entertainment industry between June 1 2021 and the date of this request. Minutes of all meetings between the Department of TCAGSM and representatives of the hospitality, nightclub and live entertainment industries between June 1 2021 and the date of this request. Briefing documents prepared for Department of TCAGSM Officials ahead of meetings with representatives of the hospitality, nightclub and live entertainment industries between June 1 2021 and the date of this request. Correspondence to include, but not limited to, letters, emails, briefing documentation, memos,text massages, WhatsApp messages etc
- Received 22 October 2021Decided 19 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between Minister Martin and the National Campaign for the Arts group from July 1st to October 22 2021.
- Received 21 October 2021Decided 18 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence since July 1 2020 to date between the Department and the owners/management of Adare Manor, Co Limerick about the hosting of the Ryder Cup in 2027.
- Received 28 September 2021Decided 16 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of correspondence from Larry Bass to the Minister/department regarding his decision to resign from the board of RTE.
- Received 15 October 2021Decided 12 November 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding Budget 2022. I'm just looking forthe information in the timeframe of 1st April 2021 and 12th October 2021 and the discussion between officials in both Department at the grade of APO and above only.
- Received 11 October 2021Decided 9 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Draft cost-benefit-analysis reports by EY on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any notes or summaries prepared for the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media by her Department on the questions raised in the EY draft reports and the issues for consideration in any Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any notes or summaries prepared by the Department Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for any other Department or Minister on the questions raised in the EY draft reports and the issues for consideration in any Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; Any correspondence with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the Minister for Foreign Affairs on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; associated records; and minutes of any meetings with the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss a bid; Any correspondence with Origin Sports on a prospective Irish bid to host the America’s Cup race; any associated records; and minutes of any meetings or phone calls with the company.
- Received 20 September 2021Decided 8 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence related to the matter of Larry Bass being on the board of RTE, between the Minister/her office and Mr Bass and from other parties relating to the same appointment, to the Ministers Since February 2021
- Received 7 October 2021Decided 4 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All briefing notes on the America's Cup prepared for Ministers Martin and/or Chambers All correspondence between the ministers and Minister Simon Coveney regarding the America's Cup All correspondence between the ministers and Sec Gen Katherine Licken or Assistant Sec Gen Cian Ó Lionáin on the same issue A copy of the EY cost-benefit analysis carried out on Ireland's proposed bid for the America's Cup and any internal departmental analysis of same The timeframe of the request should cover the period of September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021
- Received 4 October 2021Decided 2 November 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of the cost to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of flights/transport, accommodation, food and beverages, gifts and security for the Tourism Minister’s trip to the USA in September 2021. Please break down the information as follows: 1. The cost of flights 2. The cost of additional transport 3. The cost of accommodation 4. The cost of food and beverages 5. The cost of security 6. The cost of gifts 7. Total cost of the trip 8. A list of officials, including Minister Martin, who travelled from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Please include their name and title in the breakdown.
- Received 1 October 2021Decided 1 November 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All communications between the Minister and the Expert Advisory Group on Rapid Testing between 6th July 2021-30th September 2021. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.
- Received 1 October 2021Decided 29 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all invoices/receipts associated with the recent trip by the minister and three officials to the Ryder Cup in the US. - a copy of the itinerary for the trip. - a record/spreadsheet/database of all costs incurred in partaking in the trip. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.
- Received 30 September 2021Decided 29 October 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the diary of Minister Martin for the period of 1st January 2021 to 30th September 2021
- Received 6 August 2021Decided 27 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 29 September 2021Decided 27 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 17 September 2021Decided 26 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All Quarterly Management and Auditor's reports furnished to the Department to date (7 October 2021) by Galway Cultural Development and Activity Company Limited by Guarantee in accordance with the Performance Delivery Agreement signed by both parties on 6 November 2018.
- Received 24 September 2021Decided 22 October 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to all correspondence and/or minutes/notes of meetings between Center Parcs and Minister Martin during 2021.
- Received 22 September 2021Decided 20 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to all of the cost-benefit analyses carried out by EY Ireland into Ireland's hosting of the America's Cup. Access to any other internal records or external correspondence since the start of 2020, including with other government. Departments or the organisers of the event, regarding the hosting of the America's Cup. Correspondence with Minister Coveney or his advisers, Minister McGrath or his advisers, the Office of the Taoiseach and the organisers of the event. All the correspondence with EY Ireland and any reports from EY Ireland.
- Received 21 September 2021Decided 18 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/72267/raidi%C3%B3-- teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann
- Received 17 September 2021Decided 15 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and the Give Us The Night group re the reopening of nightclubs and other night-time venues as well as any corr discussing the extension of hours for nightlife when reopened/in the future.
- Received 17 September 2021Decided 15 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence and documents related to the bid for the 2024 America's Cup held by the Department between the period January 01 2021 and the present day. This should include all emails, memos, text message exchanges and any other form of communications regarding the prospective bid. Correspondence between TCAGSM and other Departments - PER and Foreign Affairs, as well as the EY reports into the economic benefit of the event.
- Received 20 September 2021Decided 15 October 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence (sent and received) between an Taisce and Minister for Culture Catherine Martin, on the topic of Howth castle, between 1st May and 20th September 2021. https://www.lobbying.ie/return/76423/an-taisce-the-national-trust-for-ireland
- Received 16 September 2021Decided 14 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all communications, including emails, messages on messaging services, and minutes of meetings between representatives of TCAGSM, Catherine Martin or Jack Chambers and Simon Coveney and/or any of his staff or representatives. Any and all Representatives of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform that make reference to the America's Cup, dated from 01/06/20 to 14/09/21 inclusive.
- Received 17 September 2021Decided 14 October 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence between Sarah Keane of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and Minister Jack Chambers or his officials in relation to the organisation of homecoming events for Olympic athletes during 2021.
- Received 15 September 2021Decided 13 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of all communications between the Department of Sport and the organisers and agents for America's Cup since December 2020 to the present date. I am also seeking records of all communications between the Department of Sport and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in which funding for the America's Cup was discussed/referenced since December 2020 to the present date. I am also seeking a copy of the EY report into the America's Cup commissioned by the department and the records of all communications in the department about the contents of that report.
- Received 15 September 2021Decided 13 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of all communications - including emails, and text messages between Minister Catherine Martin and anybody in the department involved in giving her special advice, and/or handling media relations, communications and PR on her behalf and on department personnel's behalf where the record relates to America's Cup since December 2020.
- Received 14 September 2021Decided 11 October 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence (sent and received), including official letters, emails and their attachments where relevant, memos and minutes of meetings, including by the Minister and Minister of State, between Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, in relation to international and interprovincial Womens Rugby between 1st March 2020 and 14th September 2021. The search can be limited to Assistant Principal and above level and should include the Office of the Ministers, Minister Martin and Minister of State Chambers.
- Received 7 September 2021Decided 5 October 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
copy of all documents, submissions, memos, minutes, briefing documents, and any subsequent correspondence and/or internal departmental communications, related to the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/73250/rockwood
- Received 2 September 2021Decided 30 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any guidance, instructions, or other such material provided to National Archives staff for dealing with requests for sensitive information from visitors e.g. from inquests, places of incarceration etc.
- Received 25 August 2021Decided 22 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to payments made to Hotel Merrion Ltd (t/a The Merrion Hotel) for the period 1 January 2020 - 24 August 2021.
- Received 25 August 2021Decided 22 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all letters sent by the Minister Catherine Martin to other Ministers regarding the reopening of the live events sector, and copies of any return correspondence from other Ministers to Ms Martin on the same topic. The time-frame for this request is June 2021 to date.
- Received 19 August 2021Decided 15 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence sent by Minister Catherine Martin (or her private secretary) between March and the present dates to the office of the Taoiseach, the office of Leo Varadkar, and the office of Eamon Ryan regarding the return of the live entertainment sector; any replies from the offices above.
- Received 16 August 2021Decided 13 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence from Deputy Emer Higgins in relation to TikTok/Bytedanceall records of internal departmental discussion of the same. The records should include but not be limited to any e-mails, and any attachments therein, and mobile phone text messages including any messages via Whatsapp.
- Received 19 July 2021Decided 9 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between members of the RTE Authority and Minister Catherine Martin in relation to the issue of board appointments to the RTE Authority, from January 1 2021 to present. All correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and the Oireachtas committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht in relation to the issue of board appointments to the RTE Authority, from January 1 2021 to present. The minutes of the following meeting on February 22 between RTE representatives and Minister Catherine Martin and her officials https://www.lobbying.ie/return/72267/raidi%C3%B3-- teilif%C3%ADs-%C3%A9ireann
- Received 13 August 2021Decided 9 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Details of meetings between Department of Media, RTÉ and the NCH (national concert hall) from Jan 2021 to Date. 2. Members of the committees/groups established for the move of the NSO to the NCH. 3. Dates of meetings due to take place in 2021 and 2022.
- Received 13 August 2021Decided 9 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All information including correspondence (including text and whatsapp messages) and documentation, memos held by the Department regarding an event hosted by former Minister Katherine Zappone held in the Merrion Hotel on July 21st 2021.
- Received 10 August 2021Decided 8 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events; in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021; 2. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021. All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between officials in the Tourism Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021; All correspondence, memos, emails and their attachments were relevant, between the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Fáilte Ireland regarding the definition of outdoor events in relation to Fáilte Ireland operational guidelines between 1st June 2021 and 9th August 2021.
- Received 11 August 2021Decided 8 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry Product Development Division of your department and the department of health seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021. Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry, Product Development Division of your department and the department of An Taoiseach seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021. Any communications between the staff of the Tourism Industry, Product Development Division of your department and the department of Enterprise seeking clarity on outdoor events for hospitality guidelines between June 20th and August 10th 2021.
- Received 9 August 2021Decided 6 September 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A full copy of health and safety plan that the Department received for each test concert to date
- Received 9 August 2021Decided 6 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to all correspondence with those selected for the role of Irish Cultural Ambassador between March 2019 and to date in 2021. Please also include any internal memos/reports/correspondence about the roles between March 2019 and to date in 2021.
- Received 6 August 2021Decided 3 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between RTE's Director General and the Minister for Communications between 1 January 2021 to present.
- Received 6 August 2021Decided 2 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the original Grant application by the GMIT and Connaught Rugby. 2. Any Drawing that may have been provided at the time with the application or subsequently. 3. Any description of the works proposed. 4. Any information written or on drawings relating to the placing of a fence its height and location inside or outside the running track. 5. Any mention in the application or in subsequent document to leaving the following in place after the development. a) The Long Jump b) The Throwing circle c) The High Jump support frame d) The 400-meter gravel running track e) The storage containers and shed used by Castlebar Athletic Club 6. Any reference in the documents to the local community and how existing sports clubs will be facilitated 7. Any recourse 3rd parties may have to influencing the development, EG Planning Permission or Grant condition 8. The timing of the grant process, Example completed works and grant claim must be completed by a set date / Any extension that might apply due to COVID 19.
- Received 4 August 2021Decided 1 September 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any and all communications including emails, minutes of meetings, written correspondence and messages on messaging services between all representatives of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media and any and all representatives of MCD and/or Denis Desmond or Caroline Downey, Wide Awake Communications, or Live Nation, with regard to Covid restrictions and live music events, dated between 01/04/20 and 01/06/21. Any and all communications including emails, minutes of meetings, written correspondence and messages on messaging services between all representatives of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media and any and all representatives of MCD and/or Denis Desmond or Caroline Downey, Wide Awake Communications, or Live Nation, with regard to Covid restrictions and live music events, dated between 01/01/21 and 01/08/21
- Received 21 July 2021Decided 1 September 2021RefusedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records recording discussions by: 1. Minister for Sport, Catherine Martin and her advisers of officials 2. Minister of State for Sport and his officials and advisers of a petition placed on the petition site 'change.org' in November 2020 and which petition contained a link to a full letter, on the site GCN.ie, with a list of signatories to the letter, and which letter included a call to media, and politicians to "no longer provide legitimate political representation for those that share bigoted beliefs" and whose signatories included the National Women's Council of Ireland, Transgender Equality Network Ireland, BeLongTo and Amnesty Ireland
- Received 3 August 2021Decided 31 August 2021GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any records held referring or relating to a campaign by fringe groups against restaurants and pubs due to their taking part in the Covid-19 certificate process (as per the following article: https://www.thejournal.ie/anti-vax-cert-facebook-page-businesses- targetted-5507965-Jul2021/)
- Received 30 July 2021Decided 27 August 2021Part-GrantedDepartment 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.
- Received 29 July 2021Decided 26 August 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
All internal records since 1st January 2021 relating to the appointments of Larry Bass and David Harvey to the board of RTE. 2. Any correspondence containing complaints about these two appointments received by the Department since their positions were announced.
- Received 23 July 2021Decided 23 August 2021RefusedDepartment 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.
- Received 22 July 2021Decided 20 August 2021Part-GrantedDepartment of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records created since March 1st, 2021 relating to the filling of four vacancies on the board of Sport Ireland on July 22nd. Records from the minister's office concerning the filling of the four vacancies. (The same time period applies.)