FOI Publication Scheme
- Published on: 7 January 2026
- Last updated on: 7 January 2026
Introduction
Section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 requires FOI bodies to prepare and publish as much information as possible.
The purpose of this process is to provide information about the operations of the department and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport in an open and accessible manner on a routine basis.
It also allows for the publication of information outside of FOI where the provision of information is not prohibited by law.
The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport will be proactive and will publish material regularly under this scheme. The department is open to suggestions on the types and content of material that could be published regularly under this scheme, in addition to the published material already available on the department’s website.
Suggestions for additional publications can be made to foi@ccs.gov.ie
The section 8 scheme of the department is set out in this document, and it follows the format of the model publication scheme as approved by the Minister for DPEIPSRD.
The publication scheme sections below are links to individual webpages where the relevant material is hosted.
1: General Information about the Department
- About the Department
- Who does What
- Designated Public Officials
- Contact the Department
- State Agencies and Bodies under Depts Aegis
2: Services and Functions provided to the Public, and Information on Decision Making
3: Financial Information
- Annual Reports
- Purchase Orders
- Financial Statements of State Agencies and Bodies under Aegis
- Revised Estimates Volume
4: Policy on Procurement and Payment of Suppliers
5: Other Information Routinely Published