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
- 26 August 2008
- Cullen welcomes home ‘Team Ireland’ from Beijing Games
- 24 August 2008
- Cullen - Egan has crowned a distinguished boxing career with today´s silver medal victory
- 22 August 2008
- Boxing the Story of this Olympics says Cullen - Cullen congratulates Kenny Egan on reaching Olympic Boxing Final
- 22 August 2008
- Minister Cullen congratulates Paddy Barnes on Olympic Bronze Success
- 26 June 2008
- Mid-Shannon Corridor Tourism Infrastructure Investment Scheme
Latest Press Releases and Speeches
Parliamentary Questions
Oral Parliamentary Questions to Minister - last answered on 24th June 2008