I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 376 together.
My Department reports regularly to Department of the Taoiseach on progress in implementing the report entitled Building Ireland’s Smart Economy A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. The following is an extract from the most recent report.
Action
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Lead Responsibility
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Progress
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The human resource capabilities of the cultural sector will be upgraded through training in the arts, as well as training in arts administration, management and cultural entrepreneurship.
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The Irish Film Board will continue to fund Screen Training Ireland to provide training of professionals for film, television, animation and digital media.
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We will codify the economic impact of the cultural industries and establish benchmarks to promote jobs, business development, and export expansion
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DKM Economic Consultants have recently completed a report entitled “The Economic Impact of the Arts, Culture and Creative Sectors” for the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism.
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