Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 March 2007
94 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the decline in the competitiveness of the Irish film industry and the fact that major productions are going elsewhere; the measures he will put in place to make Ireland an attractive location for film production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11771/07]
View answer198 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent to which he proposes to enhance the development of the film industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/07]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 198 together.
I wish to refer the Deputy to my previous replies of 26th October and 30th November 2006, and of 15th February and 6th March 2007 regarding the issues surrounding the present status of film-making in the State.
