Film Industry Development

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017

Monday, 11 September 2017

Questions (706)

Pat Casey

Question:

706. Deputy Pat Casey asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consultation has taken place with her Department regarding the proposed sale of a film studio (details supplied); if so, the dates of such consultations; the outcome of such consultations in view of the strategic importance of the studio in the future development of the film industry both nationally and for the mid-east region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37872/17]

Written answers

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

The facility to which the Deputy refers is owned jointly by Enterprise Ireland in conjunction with other private entities. My colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has responsibility for Enterprise Ireland. However, I am aware of the issue and my Department has been in contact with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in relation to the matter.

That Department has indicated that, at the appropriate time, any proposal requiring a decision on the sale of Enterprise Ireland’s shareholding would be reviewed by Enterprise Ireland from a commercial and legal perspective in consultation with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Innovation which, in turn, has confirmed that it will consult my Department on any decision regarding the ownership of the shareholding.