I am pleased to inform the Deputy that, in partnership with RTE, Bord Scannán na hÉireann, an Chomhairle Ealaíon and the National Library, my Department is funding a computerised database of surviving information about film-making in Ireland which is being undertaken by an eminent film researcher under the administration of the Film Institute of Ireland.
The development of a computerised archive system for films will be a major technical undertaking which will require significant preparatory research. I will be discussing with An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Film Institute of Ireland which is funded by An Chomhairle how this research might be put in train.