Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2025
430. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide a list of regulatory, appeal or other bodies, either funded by or under the remit of his Department, which are quasi-judicial in nature. [13583/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn relation to the information sought by the Deputy, I wish to advise of the following regarding bodies under the remit of my Department
Fáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland have responsibility for managing the statutory registration process for tourism accommodation such as hotels, guesthouses and hostels. Matters relating to non-compliance with existing statutory requirements are managed under Summary proceedings in the Courts.
Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga
Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga functions as an ombudsman service and compliance agency in relation to state services through Irish. Oifig an Choimisinéara Teanga is empowered by statute to investigate complaints regarding the use of the official languages and to conduct investigations. Investigations and their findings have a right of appeal to the High Court.
Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape. Coimisiún na Meán is an independent regulator, predominantly funded by industry levies, and has responsibility for maintaining registers of relevant platforms and services, as well as some quasi-judicial functions which involve receiving, investigating and adjudicating on complaints against relevant service providers and platforms.
