Peter Kavanagh

Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

The department's mission is to: - support the tourism industry in increasing revenue and employment through enhancing competitiveness and through marketing and product development - promote, nurture and develop Ireland's culture and arts - support and promote the use of the Irish language and to facilitate the development of the Gaeltacht - contribute to a healthier and more active society by promoting sports participation, and by supporting high performance and the provision of facilities - develop broadcasting and media policy, including online safety legislation, and to provide oversight of the BAI, RTÉ and TG4