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