Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The full ministerial briefing notes presented to Minister Patrick O’Donovan prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to Seattle and San Francisco The full ministerial briefing notes presented to Minister of State Charlie McConalogue prior to his St Patrick’s Day trip to Colombia
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1) The total number of FOI requests where the Department both: a) failed to release the requested records within 20 working days, as required by Section 13 of the FOI Act 2014 AND b) did not notify the requester of an extension within that same 20-working-day period, as allowed under Section 14 Note that I'm asking about cases in which both a) AND b) conditions apply. The resulting figure should be broken down by year. 2) The total number of FOI requests where the Department released the requested records later than 30 working days, despite notifying the requester of a 10-working-day extension under Section 14, broken down by year. 3) The total number of FOI requests where the Department refused the request under Section 15(1)(f) of the FOI Act 2014, on the grounds that the records were intended to be published within 6 weeks of the request, but then released those records more than 6 weeks after the refusal decision, broken down by year.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of emails/letters from the CEO or chairwoman of Communicorp to the department or Minister from over the past 12 months.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
all correspondence and any reports between the Royal Dublin Golf Club which is situate at North Bull Island Nature Reserve, Dollymount, Dublin 3 and The National Parks and Wildlife Service between the dates of 1st January 2019 and today.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any records held by the minister and/or his special advisers with regard to the allocation and/or announcement of legacy funding for Adare arising from its hosting of the Ryder Cup. For the avoidance of doubt, it is the funding announced here:https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-culture-communications-and-sport/press-releases/minister-odonovan-announces- legacy-funding-support-in-preparation-for-ryder-cup-2027/
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all records (including internal emails) related to my recent FOI request CCS-FOI-2026-0036.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence since Sept 2025 to present, from APO, PO and Assistant Secretary, Secretary General, to the NFL regarding potential hosting of a game in 2026
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of a meeting between the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (TCAGSM) and the Chairman of the National Archives Advisory Council (NAAC) in June 2021. This meeting is referenced in section 2 of the minutes of the NAAC meeting of 15 September 2021. Minutes of a meeting between the Chairman of the NAAC and officials of the Department, as referenced in section 4 of the minutes of the NAAC meeting of 15 September 2021. A copy of the letter circulated to members of the NAAC, referred to in section 4 of the minutes of the NAAC of 15 September 2021. A copy of the letter from the Chairman of the NAAC to the Department, referred to in the final sentence of section 4 of the minutes of the NAAC of 15 September 2021.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of these full applications, including all information (invoices/ quotes) and communications 2018-2021 - so that the scope of the FOI may be covered. Grants awarded and / or submitted by cycling ireland, including the case of the awarded grant then its subsequent retraction.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of all submissions made during the 2020/2021 consultation process on the Designation of Major Events.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of all correspondence and meetings held by the department in relation to the management and operation of Galway 2020, from September 2019 to the current date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All minutes of board meetings held during 2019- If you do not have a board, the board-equivalent body will suffice, ie, governing authority, management committee, etc
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records associated with this entry in the lobbying database: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/55982/bayer-limited
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon chaipéis nó taighde a rinneadh mar chuid d'fhorbairt na straitéise nua do na healaíona dúchasacha Gaeilge.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the decision to provide funding for the acquisition by the National Library of Ireland of the 'Bonar Law Collection', as announced by the department on January 15th.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I request the following under Freedom of Information: Copies of all correspondence, including but not limited to internal TCAGSM communication and apologies sent to Screen Ireland, pertaining to Minister Catherine Martin's non-attendance at the Fís Éireann industry day at the Dean Hotel in Galway on Monday October 3, 2022, from a week either side of that date (Sept 26-Oct 10).
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minister Cathrine Martin's decision to allow Sky News to broadcast on Saorview. All correspondence between the Department and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland in relation to the application of Sky News to begin broadcasting on Saorview. All correspondence between the Department and RTÉ in relation to the application of Sky News to begin broadcasting on Saorview.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of e-submissions sent to Minister Martin between 1/11/21 and the date of this request.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A letter sent by/on behalf of Independent News and Media to the Minsiter to raise awareness of the need for a print media representative on the Future of Media Commission (mentioned on the Lobbying Register here) [https://www.lobbying.ie/return/66936/independent-news--media-group-limited]
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondencebetween the FAI and the dept regarding equal pay and treatment for the int womens football team. Any minutes from meetings which occurred.Any memos prepared for either minister in preparation for the meeting.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Documents/correspondence between the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, DP World Tour and representatives of Trump International Golf Club regarding the staging of the Irish Open in Doonbeg.-Minutes of meetings/calls in which the staging of the Irish Open in Doonbeg was discussed.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the provision of makeup services, if any, for ministers in the department, including the costs of same. All records relating the provision of any clothing, if any, for ministers in the department, includingthe costs of same.My requests cover the period June 2020 to the present day.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin/Secretary general Katherine Licken and the following individuals: - Former RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes - Ryan Tubridy - Incoming RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst - RTÉ chairwoman Siún Ní Raghallaigh - Celebrity agent Noel Kelly Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Ms Martin/Ms Licken and the above named individuals. The time period can be limited to 8/7/2023 to 21/7/2023 The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence (including emails) to Minister Catherine Martin, in relation to RTE, since June 1, 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am requesting any similar information that your department is collecting on Irish social media commentary on the actions of your department. In order to be perfectly clear, I would like to receive any information (posts, comments, shares/retweets, likes etc) that your department has been collecting and collating from Irish Social Media.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of the following esubmissions, ancillary documents: - An Post Annual Report 2024. I wish for my request to cover the period from 1/1/2025 - 16/7/2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of correspondence to and from the Minister's office and Google, in relation to online safety, media regulation and the regulation of digital markets, dated between January 1, 2021 and the date of this letter. This should include, but is not limited to emails, letters, reports, draft reports, memos, text messages and other electronic or printed communications. Records of correspondence to and from the Secretary General's office and Google, in relation to online safety, media regulation and the regulation of digital markets, dated between January 1, 2021 and the date of this letter. This should include, but is not limited to emails, letters, reports, draft reports, memos, text messages and other electronic or printed communications. Records of correspondence to and from the Assistant Secretary's office and Google, in relation to online safety, media regulation and the regulation of digital markets, dated between January 1, 2021 and the date of this letter. This should include, but is not limited to emails, letters, reports, draft reports, memos, text messages and other electronic or printed communications. Records of meetings involving Department ministers/staff members and Google, in relation to online safety, media regulation and the regulation of digital markets, dated between January 1, 2021 and the date of this letter. This should include records of all meeting notes, reports, draft reports and materials used/presented at the meetings. It refers to Ms Katherine Licken and Ms Patricia Murphy in the third point referring to the Assistant Secretary rank.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence sent by the NUJ to Minister Catherine Martin regarding the acquisition of the Mayo News newspaper. For reference, I am seeking the correspondence referred to in this entry on the Lobbying Register
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
· An líon laethanta i 2019 ina raibh an bád fartha Queen of Aran mall ar sheoltaí idir Toraigh agus tír mór (idir sheolta amach agus seolta isteach). · An líon laethanta i 2019 a raibh sé beartaithe ag Queen of Aran seoladh ach nár sheol mar gheall ar dhrochaimsir.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Submissions to the Department about the proposal to require anyone or any body letting out a property for up to 21 nights - ie a 'short term let' - to register with Bord Failte, since the plan was first announced
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence and documentation shared between The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Minister, Secretary General and other senior officials) and the Department of Public Expenditure that relates to the IT project of the Arts Council from 2020 onwards.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any reports, memos, or other such review/discussion documents that assessed thelevel of damage to the National Archives property due to a roof leak last month.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request.I am looking for any documents showing the awarding of two grants to Malahide, 43,547 Euro in 2018, and 19,737 Euro in 2020. Just any documents confirming the awarding of these two grants to the club please.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A breakdown of Official Entertainment & spending for each Minister/Minister of State from June 2020 to date.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records containing all applicants (successful and unsuccessful) for a capital sports grant in the 2020 round (projects just awarded) to include the amount sought, the amount awarded and the total points scored under the Department's marking system. From past experience, I believe the figures should be available in a single spreadsheet.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between Troy Studios and Minister Martin during 2021.
- Deemed RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Minister Catherine Martin or Minister of State Jack Chambers and the Football Association of Ireland and Sport Ireland relating to the bookmaker Paddy Power or any gambling entity since September 2020. Can you please consider official information held on non-official systems including WhatsApp messages etc.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
With regard to the MISP Grants I would like to request the following under the Freedom of Information Act 2014: · A list of all of the companies and service providers that were selected and that are providing or have provided professional services to successful MISP Grantees, including but not limited to; PR companies, Recording Studios, Producers, Studio Engineers, Studio/Session Musicians, Digital Media Distribution Companies and Providers, Videographers, Photographers, Mixing Engineers, Mastering Engineers. Include how much each company/provider was or is being paid for their services to MISP Grantees · All correspondence regarding the administration error in publicly announcing Picture This as successful grantees. And all correspondence regarding the removal of Picture This as successful grantees · Any correspondence between First Music Contact and Picture This manager Brian Whitehead about Picture This receiving a MISP Grant in error · Any correspondence between First Music Contact and Keneth Killeen (Improvised Music Company) in relation to the MISP grants · Any correspondence between First Music Contact and Joe Clarke (CWB Mangement, Reckless Records, FMC Board Member) about the MISP grant selection process and successful grantees · Any correspondence between First Music Contact and Dr. Aoibheann Gibbons (Expert panel Chair) about the MISP grant process and successful grantees · Any correspondence between First Music Contact and Brian Cunningham (Brian Cunningham Management and Country Shows) in relation to the MISP grants
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records relating to the meeting held between the Minister, Catherine Martin and Virgin Media Ireland, as listed here: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/105426/virgin-media-ireland-limited 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 any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records (encompassing the following types of records; briefing material, meeting notes, follow-up correspondence etc.) that were created, sent or received before, during or after the meeting within a period of two weeks before and two weeks after the meeting took place.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I am seeking the release of the audit produced by BDO: "BDO - 22,232.25 Internal Audit Unit". Please also provide copies of invoices paid to BDO as part of this report. In addition, please provide any correspondence, both internal and external, related to the above report, as well as any letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and any other relevant records that were created, sent or received by the Department of Tourism.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records between the Department and Sport Ireland regarding Boxing/IABA in relation to the invasion in Ukraine Ukraine by Russia and subsequent records to date on that topic.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between RTÉ and the department on the topic of RTE's strategic vision document, between 1st August and 16th November 2023.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Requesting a copy of the letter from Minister Martin to Minister Donohoe (regarding Budget 2023) in full.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and Virgin Media Television managing director Paul Farrell. Copies of all correspondence between Minister Catherine Martin and RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes. Copies of the minutes of all meetings between Ms Martin and the above named individuals.The time period can be limited to 1/5/2022 to 13/10/2022. The records should include copies of any documents attached or enclosed with the correspondence.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the letter dated 30 October 2014 from the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, concerning appointments to the Board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).This request is based on a reference to the letter in the minutes of the IMMA Board of Directors meeting held on 14 November 2014.I request that these records be provided electronically.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to how Dr Moling Ryan was chosen as Interim Director of the Arts Council. Correspondence between the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport and the Arts Council relating to the appointment of Dr Moling Ryan as Interim Director.