Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2022
47. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will seek advice and a meeting with officials in her Department to discuss possible funding and support avenues for a local film project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5459/22]
View answerFunding grants for film projects in Ireland is provided by Screen Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI). Screen Ireland provides funding as the national development agency for Irish film, television and animation. The BAI has a range of funding supports and initiatives in place for programming relating to Irish culture, heritage and experience under the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. Decisions on funding by Screen Ireland and the BAI are a matter for their respective Boards which are independent of my Department.
