Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
FOI Requests — 1336 requests
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Who has received grants under the LPSS3 scheme, and who has got paid.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Information of my file for the case of my original funding application and appeal for the above reference number.
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The following records concerning ministerial meetings with the Arts Council: Copy of any briefings, presentations and/or minutes for any of the following meetings as outlined in the minister’s diary 22 September 2022, 16:00 - 16:15 on Arts Council Pre-Budget Briefing 22 September 2022, 16:30 - 17:00 Arts Council Pre-Budget Meeting 25 May 2022, 10:30 - 12:00 Arts Council Visit
- Part- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The Minister stated in late February that the department has written to bodies under its aegis to seek details of capital projects with a cost of at least €500,000 or other projects where there has been significant expenditure which were abandoned or have materially failed to deliver. I request the following records to cover the period 20 February 2025 to present: Copies of each response received from individual agencies; Any spreadsheet, review, report, analysis detailing the details provided by individualagencies and/or an overview of aggregate findings from this exercise; Any memo or briefing paper for the Minister and/or senior management; In tabular form, a list of provided details per projects to include agency name, projectname, the project estimated cost, the overspent to date; and if the project was completed
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Department and Sport Ireland or Cricket Ireland in relation to National Sports Policy funding for Cricket Ireland in 2023 and 2024.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence to include emails, phone calls, WhatsApp messages with the offices of the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Minister for Communications, to include civil servants and politically-appointed staff on Thursday, February 22, 2024, regarding the RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh, as referred to in this statement. - A letter to RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh on Thursday, February 22, 2024. - All notes, files and correspondence regarding contacts with former secretary general Katherine Licken on Thursday, February 22, 2024 and Friday, February 23, 2024 regarding RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence with the Public Appointments Service regarding the reduction in the number of appointments to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta through the ongoing PAS process from seven to five.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Sport Ireland regarding the appointment of a new CEO for Sport Ireland. I'm looking for the information for the purchase of 1st April 2021 and 18th February 2022 inclusive. Any correspondence between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform regarding the appointment of a new CEO for Sport Ireland. I'm looking for the information for the period of 1st April 2021 and 18th February 2022 inclusive
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Email to Minister O'Donovan, sent by Huawei Ireland, between1 Sep, 2025 and 31 Dec, 2025, accordingto the lobbying register:https://www.lobbying.ie/return/137485/huawei-ireland
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Correspondence between Minister Patrick O'Donovan or Secretary GeneralFeargal O'Coigligh, or their offices, and Prof Niamh Brennan, Dr Margaret Cullen and John McCarthy related to the external review of governance and culture at the Arts Council, from 1st September 2025 to date, 23rd January 2026.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
In relation to meetings attended by Minister Martin, Katherine Licken, and Triona Quill (D/TCAGSM) with Siún Ní Raghallaigh and Kevin Bakhurst (RTÉ) on 12 September, 5 October, 2 November, and 9 November. Please provide a copy of records identified below for each meeting: -Papers circulated for the meeting; -Speaking Points; -Ministerial Briefing; and -Meeting Minutes (including a list identifying attendees).
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Total amount of funding (figure) allocated by Department of Arts, Tourism, Gaeltacht Sports and Media Council to each of the four entities listed below: -Mark Ruddy(acting on behalf of a voluntary organisation or group with regard to funding requests and applications) -Belmullet 200 -Beo ar an Imeall -Iorras Beo Any fundings/requests made through Creative Ireland for the same entities. I also require copies of all reports and invoices received by the Department from each of the above entities, specifically with regard to funding requests and applications. I require the actual copies of relevant invoices rather thana summary/description from your financial management system of such invoices.The time period to which my request refers is from 2020 to the present.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records demonstrating contributions or financial assistance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media to the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund, Tullamore. This fund, established in memory of Ashling Murphy, supports scholarships and various initiatives in honor of her life and contributions to Irish society.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All the emails, notes, memo, letters, texts and WhatsApps exchanged between the IDA and the Department on the Online Safety Bill. I would like to request all the emails, notes, memo, letters, texts and WhatsApps exchanged between Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department on the Online Safety Bill.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any briefings / minutes / correspondence (internal or external) relating to the meeting between Debby Byrne of An Post and Assistant Secretary Patricia Murphy during 2020 regarding the television licence.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between the IRFU and Ken Spratt during 2020 in relation to Covid-19. Copies of all correspondence between the FAI and Ken Spratt during 2020 in relation to Covid-19.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence with Dublin City Council since the start of 2019 in relation to the proposedwhite water rafting facility on George's Dock, including any discussions around funding.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairwoman, board or interim director of the Arts Council on: the financial situation in the Arts Council governance issues in the Arts Council the IT investment programme in the Arts Council the work of the audit and risk committee of the Arts Council board The minutes of any meetings between them on the same topics, and any associated reports or notes.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence since January 1st, 2025, between the Minister or his Department (at PO level or above) and the chairman, board or director-general of RTÉ on: the financial situation in RTÉ, governance issues in RTÉ, the voluntary severance programme for RTÉ staff, the future of RTÉ lands.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records of all documents,correspondence, meeting minutes and consultation on plans to mark catholic emancipation in 2029
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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 Media dated between April 1, 2023 and the date of this request: A record of correspondence between the minister's office and Coco Content Limited about funding, financial support and fiscal incentives to the independent TV sector.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of any correspondence (email, text, messaging services etc) between Minister Chambers and his office and the following company Communique International (or its staff) in the period 1 Jan 2021 to 31 Dec 2021. Searches ofany mobile phones, relevant private email addresses and/or messaging services should be considered when processing this request. For avoidance of doubt, the minister had in place a contract for services with this company during 2021 and if any of the communications relate to his work or duties as a minister, they are subject to the FOI Act.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Cóip a fháil don iarratas a rinne Cairde Mór chuig Roinn na Gaeltachta mar a bhaineann le pairc 4G/5G a fhorbairt i mBaile Chláir na Gaillimhe.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All email correspondence (including attachments), records of meetings (agendas and minutes), diary dates between the department and Facebook. - all email correspondence, meetings (and ancillary documentation) in relation to discussions on using Facebook's technology with regard to Culture Ireland events. - a record of all meetings taken place between the department and Facebook
- Handled outside of FOIReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A breakdown of the number of staff members in the department who took sick leave in 2020, 2019 and 2018. A breakdown of the number of sick days taken by staff members in the department in 2020, 2019 and 2018.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all applications for Sports Grants made by Cherry Orchard Football Club, Elmdale, Dublin 10, for the 2014, 2017 & 2020 programme, including the chosen suppliers for each programme.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Letter sent by Bauer Media Audio Ireland to Minister Martin regarding Part 3A of the Irish Competition Act 2002 (as amended) (Media Merger Framework). Letter sent on Aug 20th, according to the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.ie/return/115962/bauer-media-audio-ireland
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Access to all correspondence and/or minutes/notes of meetings between Center Parcs and Minister Martin during 2021.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records held by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to the publication of civil registration records on the irishgenealogy.ie website. This request covers the period from 2013 to present.The request is for records that include but are not limited to:documents relating to policy decisionsinternal and external correspondence minutes of meetingsnotes or memos in relation to discussions or telephone callsRefinement All records held by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to privacy policies and concerns surrounding the publication of civil registration records on the irishgenealogy.ie website. This request covers the period from January to December 2014
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the department/Minister and Virgin Media Television since April 2022, to include related electronic correspondence, related briefing notes etc.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A copy of the NewEra report cited in the June 2019 Minister’s brief (NewERA were asked to consider the financial implications of RTÉ’s Revised Strategy from the State’s viewpoint and prepare a report for the Minister and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform). In addition to this, could I please get copies of any further reports from NewEra on the matter of RTE since the beginning of January 2022.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
A list of all payments made by the Department under the Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 (strands I,II and III) from 15 April 2021 to 22 July 2022 including: recipient name, grant amount paid, date paid and event name.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All records, including records in electronic format, held by your Department concerning the granting of €25,000 of funding by the department for Listowel Writers Week, as announced on the 30thof May 2025.In particular, such records should include any funding applications made by the festival, the response from the department and any internal communication from the department regarding the decision to grant funding prior to the announcement
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Copies of all correspondence between the European Commission and the Department in March, April and May 2023 related to the GENERAL SCHEME REGISTRATION OF SHORT-TERM TOURIST LETTING BILL 2022
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Aon chomhfhreagras nó caipéisí eile maidir le heolas nó comhairle faoin ngéarchéim sláinte phoiblí a bheith ar fáil i nGaeilge ó 01/03/2020 go dáta.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
The minutes of this meeting between Google Ireland reps, Minister O'Donovan and other officialsAny correspondence related to the meeting Internal dept emails/messages re the meeting and any follow-up actions; correspondence to/from Google re the meeting and any follow-up actions Memos or internal briefing notes prepared before/after the meeting on the issues raised and any follow-up actions
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
1. All correspondence between officials within the Dept, at the level of Principal Officer and above, and the Chair of RTÉ regarding exit packages for Rory Coveney and/or Richard Collins between 30/09/23 and 30/11/23 2. All correspondence between officials within the Department, at the level of PO and above, regarding exit packages for Rory Coveney and/or Richard Collins of RTÉ between 30th September 2023 and 30th November 2023; 3. All correspondence between officials within the Department, at the level of PO and above, and the RTÉ Board and/or its members regarding exit packages for Rory Coveney and/or Richard Collins of RTÉ between 30th September 2023 and 30th November 2023; 4. All correspondence between officials within the Dept, at the level of PO and above, and the Minister regarding exit packages for Rory Coveney and/or Richard Collins of RTÉ between 30/09/2023 and 30/11/2023 5. All correspondence between officials within the Department, at the level of PO and above, and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30th September 2023 and 22nd February 2024; 6. All minutes of meetings held within the Dept, at the level of PO and above, regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/03/23 and 22/02/24 7. All minutes of meetings held between the Department, at the level of PO and above, and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30th September 2023 and 22nd February 2024; 8. All minutes of meetings held between the Chair of RTÉ and the Minister regarding exit packages within RTÉ between 30/03/23 and 22/02/24.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All correspondence between the Departmentof Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media and the RTE Board in relation to RTE exit packages and severance packages from 9th July 2023 to date inclusive. Any internal report or briefing document prepared for the Minister and/or Secretary General or department officials on this matter. The minutes of any phone calls or any communication between the Chair of the RTE Board and officials at the Department between October 9th and October 11th 2023.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
All files, correspondence, documents, emails, text messages, whatsapp messages, notes, relating to contact from the RTÉ chair Siún Ní Raghallaigh on the departure of former RTÉ chief financial officer Richard Collins from RTÉ. Please include the former secretary general's records in your searches and current or former political advisers in your searches.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records relating to expenses incurred and gifts received by the Minister and Junior Ministers at the department during their visits abroad for St Patrick's Day this year, specifically: The cost of travel and accommodation for the minister/junior ministers. The cost of travel and accommodation for any advisers or other staff for the minister/junior ministers. The cost of any gifts (including shamrock) incurred by the department for the trip. Any other costs associated with the trips Details of any gifts received while the minister/junior ministers were on the trips.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Under the FOI Act 2014, I am requesting the release of the Department's submission and briefing to the Minister in relation to the development of a National Counter Disinformation Strategy, the Working Group, its membership and the approach/timeline/milestones.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
With regard to the sports capital and equipment programme, in relation to the 2020 - Sports Capital and Equipment Programme - Eventing Ireland - CAS-51571-G3G9B0. Under the terms of the grant application and the grant approval, there is a requirement to provide 3 comparable quotes with regard to the grant when seeking final approval, and if the organisation receiving the grant opts to choose a supplier other than the cheapest it must supply supporting reasons. In the case of this grant I would like to receive copies of documentation supporting the selection, of the preferred supplier, as the lowest cost suppliers were not put forward as the the preferred supplier. I would like to receive copies of any correspondence between the Department and Eventing Ireland, and or Horse Sport Ireland in relation to the selection of the preferred supplier for the purposes of the Grant.
- GrantedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Any correspondence between the American Chamber of Commerce and Minister Martin during 2021 or to date in 2022 in relation to Online Safety; Media Regulation legislation.
- RefusedReceived —Decided —Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Records concerning a breakdown in the number of applications made to the courts for summons by An Post for fines for failure to have a TV licence, by each month, from May to December 2022, and May 2023 to date.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media dated between January 1, 2023 and the date of this request: A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the EURO 2028 hosting and bid submission. A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from Mr Donal Hannigan, Assistant Principal at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, regarding the EURO 2028 hosting and bid submission. A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from Mr Cian Ó Lionáin, Assistant Secretary General at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, regarding the EURO 2028 hosting and bid submission. A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from Ms Katherine Licken, Secretary General at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, regarding the EURO 2028 hosting and bid submission. These should include, but is not limited to, letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and other submissions from the GAA and its affiliates, Football Association of Ireland, Uefa, organisers of the Irish/UK bid to host Uefa Euro 2028, and representatives of the UK/NI governments.
- Part-GrantedReceived —Decided —Department 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, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media dated between January 1, 2023 and the date of this request: A record of correspondence and associated documents to and from the offices of Minister Martin, and Minister Byrne, regarding the redevelopment of Casement Park, Belfast. This should include, but is not limited to, letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, memos, notes, reports, draft reports and other submissions from the GAA and its affiliates, Football Association of Ireland, Uefa, organisers of the Irish/UK bid to host Uefa Euro 2028, and representatives of the UK/NI governments, and elected representatives/officials.