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)
- Consultation - Strategy Statement 2011-2013(67kb)
Grants & Funding
- The Sports Capital Programme
- Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme
- Arts and Cultural Enchancement Support Scheme II (ACCESS II)
Parliamentary Questions
Oral Parliamentary Questions to Minister - last answered on 24th of June 2010
