Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The job description or role profile used in the recruitment / selection process on the last occasion a competition was held to fill eachposition based outside Ireland (e.g. Brussels, Geneva, Washington, Beijing, etc).This request should exclude all posts filled by career diplomats or staff of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence between the Minister and the following companies in 2022: RTE; Virgin Media; Sky.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all audits completed by the department since January 1, 2019.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All internal and external correspondence received and/or sent by the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the Trustees of Muckross House and or The Trustees of Muckross House (Killarney) Ltd. in particular in relation to the potential closure of the Muckross traditional farms and the job losses announced in Mid-June, but not exclusively to tothis aspect, and including all communication between August 1, 2016 and thepresent day.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting held between the Department of Sport and Matchroom Boxing over the possibility of a Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes of the last meeting held between the Department of Sport and the FAI over funding.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The full list of entities/acts/productions/festivals/businesses who applied for the Live Performance Support Scheme. What was the criteria for eligibility for the scheme? What information did each applicant have to supply? Was the money allocated to each entity decided by the department or was did the each entity or business ask for a certain sum in its application?
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Detail on Grant Application forms, Equaility Statements, Constitution of elagibility and Funding received by LIFFORD RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records created since January 1, 2025, in relation to the Minister's decision to ensure that the media regulator does not introduce a levy on streaming services without his consent.I would like the application to include any correspondence with Coimisuin na Mean on this issue, and any representations that have been made by streaming services, production companies etc
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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 .
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence between the division in the department or the assistant secretary dealing with the Arts Council and the secretary general/ Minister/ special advisors to the Minister since 01 April 2024 regarding the Arts Council annual report/accounts for 2023 and, in particular spending on the IT business transformation programme. Copy of briefing note prepared for the new secretary general of the Department of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sports and Media in relation to the Arts Council annual accounts/report for 2023 and spending on the IT business transformation programme on his appointment last year. Copy of correspondence between the special advisors to the former Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media and the former Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media since 01 April 2024 in relation to the Arts Council annual report/accounts for 2023 and spending on the IT business transformation programme. Copy of correspondence since 01 April 2024 between the office of the former Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media (including from special advisors to the Minister) and the Department of the Taoiseach regarding the Arts Council annual report/accounts 2023 and spending on the IT business transformation programme.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the business case received from the Arts Council on the proposed new phase of the Business Transformation Programme (BTP) project agreed by the Arts Council Plenary circa June 2024; A copy of any assessment, summary document or briefing paper outlining the department's position / opinionon the proposed business case / off-the-shelf option
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon coinníollacha maoinithe, forálacha, nó chomhaontú deontais a bhí déanta idir An Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán agus Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta ó 2025 siar go tús 2011.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan and the following individuals: Minister of State Seán Canney; Minister of State Noel Grealish; Minister of State Marian Harkin; Minister of State Kevin 'Boxer' Moran; Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae; Danny Healy-Rae TD; Michael Lowry TD; Barry Heneghan TD; Gillian Toole TD.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
I wish to request, under the Freedom of Information Act, all correspondence between the Department / Minister(s) and the Abbey Theatre in relation to the theatre's redevelopment since the start of 2021. I also wish to request, under FoI, all correspondence between the Department / Minister(s) and the OPW in relation to the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre since the start of 2021.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request copies of all records relating to the decision to provide funding towards the purchase by the National Gallery of Ireland of the William Butler Yeats painting, Bachelor's Walk, In Memory.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all records relating to the decision to provide funding for the purchase of items from the sale of contents of Howth Castle, which took place on September 8th and 9th, 2021.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence sent and received between TDs and the department, in relation to the sports capital grant allocations, between 5th February and 12th February 2022. Correspondence between department officials and Minister Jack Chambers, in relation to the sports capital grant allocations, between 5th February and 12th February 2022.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of any T&C's, SLA, contracts or agreements with Horse Sport Ireland all records of oversight and compliance engagement between TCAGSM and Horse Sport Ireland from 2017-2021, which demonstrate if and how HSI adheres to the T&C's, SLA(s) and to any other compliance and control obligation(s). These records may take the form of specific dates, minutes, agenda's, actions, projects etc
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Briefing material prepared in relation to the development and pilot of an online age verification tool for social media for use within the digital wallet during 2024 and to date in 2025. Correspondence with representatives from social media companies in relation to the development and pilot of online age verification tools for social media during 2024 and to date in 2025. Minutes, notes, memos of any meetings between the Department and representatives from social media companies that referred to the development and pilot of an online age verification tool and other online safety measures during 2024 and to date in 2025.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts,Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Cricket Ireland in relation to the hosting ofthe ICC World T20 2030.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any records between the minister/senior department officials and RTE relating to the misclassification of workers as self-employed over the last six months.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence to and from Minister Catherine Martin as well as to and from Minister Jack Chambers in relation to Ireland's potential bid for the World Cup in 2030 between September 2021 and present. Correspondence is to be taken to mean all written communication to and from the Ministers, internal and external, to include briefs, memos, letters, emails, etc.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1. Any correspondence between the Department/Minister Jack Chamber’s office and Facebook/its representatives during the period 1 January 2021 to present related to the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill and online regulation. 2. Memos or notes of any meetings between the Department/Minister Jack Chamber’s office and/or their representatives and Facebook/its representatives during the period 1 January 2021 to present related to the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill and online regulation.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspodence to and from the Minister for Sport Catherine Martin in relation to the hosting of Euro 2028 between July 1, 2024 and present.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The number of CCTV cameras used in buildings or areas owned/used by the department which include facial recognition functionality built in.The locations of these cameras and when they were installed. How many of these cameras are by Chinese manufacturer Hikvision.The location of these cameras and when they were installed.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the original amended Development Plan 2011-2017, Strandhill Mini Plan, Variation 1, Oct 2013.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the most recent formal zoo inspection report, and the inspection report for the site visit that took place in December 2019 for Rumleys Open Farm, Cork.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of all submissions made to the Minister or Ministers of State at your Department using the e-submissions system (or whatever relevant/similar system is in place at your Department) in the period 1 July 2020 to the date of receipt of this request. This request is to include the date of the submission and its title. I am not seeking copies of the submissions themselves.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence (from the period 01 July 2023 to current date) between Minister Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland in relation to pricing in Irish hotels All records of research into pricing in Irish hotels provided to the Department (between the period 01 July 2023 to current date) by Fáilte Ireland Minutes and notes taken during meetings (that took place between the period 01 July 2023 to current date) between the Department and Fáilte Ireland about pricing in Irish hotels
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the latest version of the tracker for ICT projects prepared for or provided to the management board since 1 January 2025. Correspondence (including attachments) between the department and the arts council between January and September 2018 about the original or draft business case with options for the BTP project. Any internal briefings or memos for senior management or the Minister on ongoing or proposed legal cases takes by the Arts Council related to the BTP Project since March 2025- present.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of all correspondence between Troy Studios and the Department during 2021, including correspondence between Conor Falvey and Siún Ní Raghallaigh as outlined in the following lobbying return: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/72318/troy-studios
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any audits, assessments or reports carried out by or received by the Department from 01/01/2024 to date concerning the hosting of NFL games in Ireland.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All letters and emails between the minister and Virgin Media Ireland, as referenced in the Lobbying Register entry published May 21st. The minutes of the two meetings between the minister and Virgin Media Ireland referred to in the Register entry. Any briefing documents prepared for the minister relating to these meetings, and email communications or texts between the minister and staff about same.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies, covering the period May 1st 2017 to February 12th 2019,of any correspondence (emails, letters, notes of phone conversations or meetings) between the Department of Sport and or any ministers at the Department, with representatives (including Sean Rice) of soccer player Declan Rice relating to his eligibility to play for the Republic of Ireland soccer team and/or the England soccer team.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Memos, briefings and minutes prepared for the Minister and/or Junior Minister for Sport following the KHSK report (on Betting Duty) from Nov 2021. Correspondence (including minutes of meetings) from HRI and GRI to the Minister and/or Junior Minister for Sport or officials in the Department of Sport in relation to Betting Duty following the publication of the KHSK report. Correspondence (including minutes of meetings) from the FAI and/or Dept. of Finance to the Minister and/or Junior Minister for Sport or officials in the Department of Sport since Oct 2021 regarding the distribution of Betting Duty.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of communications received by Minister Catherine Martin and the department from: Minister Stephen Donnelly and his department, the National Maternity Hospital ( NMH), the HSE and St Vincents Healthcare Group and which communications have provided to Minister Martin the reassurances she required to give her backing to support the relocation of the National Maternity Hospital.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Miontuairiscí ó chruinnithe an "Ghrúpa Idir-Rannach" (ar a bhfuil an Roinn Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta (RTRÁO), an Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltachta (RFTPG) agus Údarás na Gaeltachta) faoi chúrsaí tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht ó 01.01.2024 go dáta. Miontuairiscí ó chruinnithe an "Ghrúpa Oibre" (ar a bhfuil an Roinn Tithíochta, Roinn na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta agus na húdaráis áitiúla) faoi chúrsaí tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht ó 01.01.2024 go dáta.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Arts and Media and Coimisín na Meán since 23RD January 2025 regarding the imposition of a content production levy on broadcasters and video-on-demand providers. Copy of correspondence between the Secretary general of the Department of Arts and Media and Coimisín na Meán since 23RD January 2025 regarding the imposition of a content production levy on broadcasters and video-on-demand providers. Copy of correspondence between the Minister for Arts and Media and/or the Secretary General of the Department of Arts and Media since 23rd January 2025 regarding the imposition of a content production levy on broadcasters and video-on-demand providers. Copy of minutes of any meeting between the Minister for Arts and Media and Coimisín na Meán since 23RD January 2025 regarding the imposition of a content production levy on broadcasters and video-on-demand providers. Copy of submissions made to the Minister since 23rd January 2025 from Department officials or representations made by third parties regarding the imposition of a content production levy on broadcasters and video-on-demand providers
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minutes from any meetings with the Football Association of Ireland, attended by David Courell and Tony Keohane, that took place between March 20 and April 7 2025.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon chomhfhreagras idir scríofa, fón nó teasc atá/a bhí idir an tAire/Airí, Feidhmeannaigh Roinn na Gaeltachta, an Comhlacht Barr Feabhais agus Údarás na Gaeltachta ó Meitheamh 2023 go dtí 10/4/25, faoin n-athbhreithniú atá a dhéanamh Faoi Acht na Gaeltachta, 2012 ar dhul chun cinn na bpleananna teanga.