Ivor Callely
Ceist:109 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the likely development of the Irish film and television production industry over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8884/97]
Vol. 477 No. 2
109 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht the likely development of the Irish film and television production industry over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8884/97]
I refer the Deputy to the reply to today's Questions Nos. 23 and 30.
The integrated package of incentives which have been introduced by the Government to develop the Irish film and television production industry are in place until at least the year 1999. These measures provide the industry with the opportunity to build on progress and success to date, and to build a commercial and competitive approach and infrastructure.
The film industry is dependent on specialist skills, talent and creativity. Forward looking training measures are being implemented by the National Training Committee for Film and Television, based on a comprehensive analysis by STATCOM of the future needs of the industry. These courses will also address the need for business skills and competences to support the creative and technical know-how in the industry.