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
- 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)
- Annual Output Statement 2009 (186kb)
- Frequently Asked Questions(153kb)
Grants & Funding
News
- 05/02/2010
- Minister Cullen congratulates unique Irish Publication on U.S. Award
- 02/02/2010
- Minister Cullen welcomes five Irish Oscar nominations A vindication of Government support for the Irish Film Sector
- 02/02/2010
- Cullen announces Government commitment of €4 million for Galway’s Stopover Bid for the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race
- 29/01/2010
- Cullen; Know Britain Grow Britain – tourism strategy to restore tourism growth to Ireland from Great Britain market
- 27/01/2010
- Dr Mansergh – “IMMA’s 2010 programme – imaginative, ambitious and wide ranging”
Latest Press Releases and Speeches
Parliamentary Questions
Oral Parliamentary Questions to Minister - last answered on 17th of December 2009