About Us
The Department was formed in June 2002 and its mission is:
"To enrich Irish society by supporting the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry and increasing access to, and participation in sport, the arts and culture"
Read the Minister's full welcome message
Publications
- Statement of Strategy 2008-2010 (323kb)
- Statement of Strategy Irish version (351kb)
- Annual Report 2007 (493kb)
- Annual Report 2007 Irish version (540kb)
- Departments Business Plan 2008 (313kb)
- Arts and Culture Plan 2008 (240kb)
- Annual Output Statement 2008 (167kb)
- Frequently Asked Questions/Ceisteanna Coitianta (150kb)
Grants & Funding
News
- 05 September 2008
- Cullen visits Museum of Country Life in Castlebar and announces tourism development grants of almost €2.2 million for 35 historic town projects
- 05 September 2008
- Message from Minister Martin Cullen TD to the Irish Team for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing
- 03 September 2008
- Minister Cullen launches Bryden Thomson Trust for Young Conductors
- 02 September 2008
- Cullen announces Tourism Development Grants of almost €3 million for 20 Tourism Projects Countrywide
- 28 August 2008
- Cullen encouraged by Half-Year tourism figures – increase in Overseas Visitors by over 2.6% in first six months
Latest Press Releases and Speeches
Parliamentary Questions
Oral Parliamentary Questions to Minister - last answered on 24th June 2008