Parliamentary questions

990. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of applications from Longford and Westmeath approved under recent Sports Capital and Equipment Programme rounds; the total funding allocated locally; and whether consideration is being given to increasing supports for volunteer-led rural clubs facing rising operational costs. [42276/26]

991. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total amount spent on IT systems and related projects by his Department and agencies under its remit in each of the past five years; to provide a detailed breakdown of all such projects, including original budget, final cost, and delivery timelines; the number and value of projects that exceeded their original b…

992. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the staff turnover rate in his Department in the years 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42420/26]

993. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total reported State funding provided to An Post over the past ten years; the way that compares to other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42717/26]

994. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to outline Ireland's plans for the EU Presidency, from a sporting perspective; the role the promotion of traditional games will play; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42858/26]

995. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline the plans in place to improve broadband access in the area concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42924/26]

996. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 656 of 26 May 2026, if he will confirm the percentage of the overall capital cost of building a swimming pool/ leisure centre does a local authority have to contribute when they are in receipt of a grant under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. [42927/26]

997. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport to provide an update on the An Post superannuation scheme; the agreed pension increases for An Post workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43024/26]

998. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the action, he intends to take to ensure that major arts events, festivals and competitions are broadcast free-to-air and that arts bulletins appear on public service media news broadcasts in line with recommendations put forward by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Culture, Communications and Sport…

999. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the plans to ensure that the State’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union is used to promote Irish art and artists. [43141/26]

1000. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will engage with both the Arts Council and Sport Ireland to develop a cross-institutional approach to ensure adequate funding and opportunities are available to Ireland’s dance community, in view of the activity falling under the remit of both public bodies. [43150/26]

1001. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the potential impact of artificial intelligence and digital replication technologies on background performers and workers within the Irish film and television sector; and if he will outline any plans to introduce protections, safeguards or regulations in t…

1002. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the actions being undertaken to protect children and young people from harmful content and online misinformation on social media platforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43717/26]

1003. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress made in developing a national strategy for the use of artificial intelligence across the media, cultural and creative sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43718/26]

1004. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport when the Government will publish its updated national strategy on artificial intelligence; the measures that will be included to support Irish creators, artists and media organisations affected by generative AI technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43719/26]

1005. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of complaints received by Coimisiún na Meán relating to online harms since the commencement of the Online Safety Code; if he is satisfied that sufficient enforcement resources are available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43720/26]

1006. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total amount of State funding provided to sporting bodies and organisations in respect of preparations for major international events during 2025 and 2026; the legacy outcomes expected from that expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43721/26]

1007. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number of arts and cultural organisations that have notified his Department of financial pressures arising from increased operating and energy costs in the past 12 months; if additional supports are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43722/26]

1008. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will outline the steps being taken by his Department to support the development of an Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pool in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43764/26]

1009. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if his Department has identified funding to support the delivery of an Olympic-size swimming pool in Cork, if he will provide details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43765/26]

1010. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport whether his Department or Sport Ireland intends to undertake a feasibility study into the provision of an Olympic-size swimming pool in Cork, including potential locations, costs and projected usage levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43766/26]

1011. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the number and location of Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pools currently available to the public in Ireland; the measures being taken to address the lack of such a facility in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43767/26]

1012. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the assessments that have been carried out of the potential benefits of an Olympic-size swimming pool in Cork for high-performance sport, swimming clubs, schools, disability sport and community participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43768/26]

1013. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the requirements for an entity to be granted national cultural institution status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43898/26]

1014. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the benefits and legacy that will be delivered to the country from hosting the Women's Champions League Final in Dublin in 2029; the projected cost to the State; and the financial and social benefits that will come from the project. [44098/26]