Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2009
215 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will confirm that new appointees to Bord Scannán na hÉireann will have broad national geographic representation including the west of Ireland which has a strong audio-visual sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2602/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am currently considering nominations for appointment to the Board of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/Irish Film Board, and I hope to make an announcement shortly. In appointing members to the board cognisance needs to be had, in the main, of the following — a special interest in, or knowledge of, film-making in the State and the development of an industry in the State for the making of films. With regard to geographical representation, it must be borne in mind that the Irish audiovisual industry has grown considerably in recent years and has established roots throughout the country. The recent Irish audiovisual content production sector review carried out on behalf of the Irish Film Board confirms this with over 567 companies operating within the sector and over 6,000 employed.
