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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 23 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 5

Written Answers. - Media Programme.

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Ceist:

96 Mr. Gallagher (Donegal South-West) asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the information campaigns, if any, he intends to introduce to assist Irish individual companies to draw down moneys under the media II programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1894/97]

The MEDIA Desk in Dublin and the MEDIA Antenna in Galway are responsible for the promotion of the EU MEDIA Programme 1996-2000 in Ireland, liaising with the audiovisual industry in Ireland, and assisting Irish applicants in availing of the measures under the programme and accordingly I have no role in the matter.

The MEDIA II Programme provides support for the European audiovisual industry under the three main headings of training, development and distribution. I understand that the MEDIA Desk and Antenna keep the Irish audiovisual industry regularly updated through dedicated mail-outs, information columns in Film Ireland and Film West, through the publication of their quarterly newsletter, Desk News, and through consultancy meetings with audiovisual professionals to provide advice on accessing EU support.

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