Film Industry Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2007

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Ceisteanna (480)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

549 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has been asked by a company (details supplied) to contribute towards the cost of producing a film which is due to begin filming in spring 2008; if he proposes to make a contribution on behalf of the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9445/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Mr. O’Donoghue)

The provision of funding for film projects is a matter for the Irish Film Board. While the Film Board is a statutory body under the aegis of and funded by my Department, I do not have a direct role in the allocation of such funding by the Film Board or in the selection of projects funded.