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
- Annual Output Statement 2010
- Annual Report 2009
- Tourism Renewal Group (T.R.G.) Report
- Scheme 2009-2012 under Official Languages Act 2003
- Statement of Strategy 2008-2010 (334kb)
- Department's Business Plan 2010 (198kb)
- Frequently Asked Questions(145kb)
Grants & Funding
News
- 30/07/2010
- Hanafin to chair tourism industry-wide group to ensure sector is ready for recovery and growth
- 26/07/2010
- UNESCO City of Literature – A recognition of Dublin and an opportunity for increased cultural tourism
- 24/07/2010
- Statement from Mary Hanafin, Minister for Sport on the death of snooker legend Alex Higgins
- 20/07/2010
- LAUNCH OF SPECIAL €1M CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE DUBLIN -
- 16/07/2010
- Minister Hanafin visits Clogherhead to officially open 2010 Prawn Festival
Latest Press Releases and Speeches
Parliamentary Questions
Oral Parliamentary Questions to Minister - last answered on 24th of June 2010
