Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2020
99. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if media organisations that have listenership abroad and readers who consume Irish media abroad qualify for Enterprise Ireland grants on the basis that they are exporting a service, journalism that is consumed abroad and to help them grow that business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41843/20]
View answerMedia organisations whose content is of international interest so that it could credibly generate revenue in non-Irish markets may seek assistance from Enterprise Ireland on the basis of its ambition to provide sales in non-Irish markets through the development of a credible business plan.
A local or regional media organisation, supplying a local market which does not provide an internationally traded service but rather is operating a locally traded service, would not be eligible for direct grant aid from EI. Such locally traded service companies may seek “soft supports” such as mentoring, training and development programme business advice from their Local Enterprise Offices.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Future of Media Commission is examining how public service aims can be delivered and sustainably funded through the broadcasting, print and online media in Ireland over the next 10 years, while ensuring that independent editorial oversight is maintained and Ireland’s creative and cultural sectors are supported.
