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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 2 Mar 1995

Vol. 450 No. 1

Written Answers. - Film Archive.

Kathleen Lynch

Question:

38 Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the plans, if any, he has with regard to the development of a computerised archive system for films; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4692/95]

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.

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