The Committee shadows the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media, focusing on the following areas under the Department's remit: tourism, culture, arts, sport and media.
The Committee was renamed during the Dáil term (24 May 2021) and was previously the Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.
Latest Report
Inclusion in sport
In light of its concern that certain societal groups experience lower participation rates in sport, the Committee considers, among other issues, the importance of broad-based funding and accountability for use of funds and the co-design of programmes and policies affecting marginalised communities.
Report
Developing rural tourism
In examining the contribution of tourism to rural communities, the Committee considered the diversification of the rural tourism offering, outdoor recreation and outdoor recreation infrastructure. The Committee also explores the opportunities for sustainable outdoor and nature-based tourism for Gaeltacht areas.
Press releases
23 Apr 2024, 15:18
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media meet for discussion on governance and culture issues at RTÉ
10 Apr 2024, 10:39
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport meet for engagement on the integration of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie Association with the Gaelic Athletic Association
19 Mar 2024, 17:37
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport & Media meet for engagement on support for the development of Regional Film and TV production
Recent videos
Wed, 10 Apr 2024
Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Topic: The integration of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie Association with the Gaelic Athletic Association
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Topic: Minutes of the meeting of previous meetings
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Topic: Oversight of RTÉ’s expenditure of public funds and governance issues, and plans for longer term support and funding fo...
Recent documents
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Séamus Dooley, Irish secretary, National Union of Journalists
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Emma O’Kelly, Chair of the Dublin Broadcasting branch of the NUJ and an RTE employee, National Union of Journalists
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Opening statement, Teresa Hannick, Divisional Organiser Services Division, SIPTU
Recent reports
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
Report on Inclusion in Sport
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media Report on Inclusion in Sport, February 2024
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
Developing Rural Tourism
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
Mon, 16 Oct 2023
Travel Report, California, June 2023
Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, and Media Travel Report, California, June 2023, October 2023
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the relevant Department.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the Committee's area is scrutinised by the Committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
