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Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Minister O’Donovan announces the New Basic Income for the Arts scheme
Guidelines for the new BIA scheme will be published in April
Government welcomes the commencement of Crawford Art Gallery Redevelopment Project
The objective of the project is to deliver an expanded and revitalised Crawford Gallery that will be a significant artistic and cultural amenity for Ireland in Cork City and brings to conclusion a project that has been planned for many years
Minister O’Donovan announces legacy funding support in preparation for Ryder Cup 2027
Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue share news of key legacy projects in Adare receiving support
Government harnesses the power of sport to build bridges with foreign nations, bolster political ‘soft power’ abroad, and establish Ireland as international sporting hub
The government has today held the International Sports Diplomacy Conference at the Sport Ireland Campus, the home of Irish sport
General Publications
The Proposed Acquisition of South East Broadcasting Company Limited by Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Limited
9 April 2026
The Proposed Acquisition of Alpha Media Group Limited by Iconic Media Group Limited
9 April 2026
Culture Ireland February 2026 Grant Round Outcome
8 April 2026
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Press Releases
Record investment of €28.5m in high performance sport announced for 2026
21 April 2026
Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces over €1m in grants to Local Authorities as part of the Culture Programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union
21 April 2026
Ireland’s Census 1926 Exhibition Tour to Arrive in London Following Release of Historic Records
20 April 2026
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Speeches
Speech by Minister O’Donovan at Budget 2026 Press Conference
8 October 2025
Speech by Minister McConalogue at Budget 2026 Press Conference
8 October 2025
Speech from Mr. Thomas Byrne, Budget 2025 Dáil Éireann, Wednesday 2 October at 8.30pm
3 October 2024
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Policies
Arts and Culture
Communications and Digital
Media
Sport
Services
Access Irish Genealogy Records
Buy a Television Licence
How to qualify for the film corporation tax relief
Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024
Sports Capital Programme
Ministers
Patrick O'Donovan
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport
Charlie McConalogue
Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy
Senior management
Feargal Ó Coigligh
Secretary General of the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Conor Falvey
Assistant Secretary with responsibility for the Culture Division
Patrick Neary
Assistant Secretary, Communications Division
Cian Ó Lionáin
Assistant Secretary with responsibility for the Sports Division
Tríona Quill
Assistant Secretary, Broadcasting and Media
Joe Healy
Assistant Secretary with responsibility for the Corporate Affairs Division
About
The department oversees the protection and presentation of Ireland’s cultural assets
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Contacts
Minister's Office
Address:
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Leeson Lane, DUBLIN, D02 R5Y3
Email:
ministers.office@ccs.gov.ie
Telephone:
01 6437660
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Diary/Meeting requests to diary@ccs.gov.ie
Minister of State’s Office
Address:
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Leeson Lane, DUBLIN, D02 R5Y3
Email:
mos.office@ccs.gov.ie
Telephone:
01 643 7682
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01 643 7681
Press Office/Communications Unit
Address:
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Leeson Lane, DUBLIN, D02 R5Y3
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Email:
press.office@ccs.gov.ie
Telephone:
01 643 7610
Head Office
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Office of the Secretary General
Address:
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Leeson Lane, DUBLIN, D02 R5Y3
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Email:
Secretary.General@ccs.gov.ie
Killarney
Address:
New Road, Killarney, Co Kerry, V93 A49X
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Telephone:
(064) 662 7300
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