Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
609. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if any European Regional Development Fund funding will be available from 2016 to 2020 for the development of the film industry, either nationally or on a regional basis; the timescale for the roll-out of such funding; the method by which it will be advertised; if it will be matched by Exchequer funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41692/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am not aware of any European Regional Development Fund monies available for the development of the film industry either nationally or on a regional basis. The European Union's financial support programme for the creative, cultural and audiovisual sectors is Creative Europe. The MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe supports European audiovisual industries in the development, distribution and promotion of their projects. It offers opportunities to develop skills in traditional and new media technologies as well as supporting European companies in targeting markets and networks within and beyond European borders. This funding is available on an ongoing basis and is advertised by Creative Europe Media at the following link http://www.creativeeuropeireland.eu/media. Creative Europe funding is not matched by Exchequer funds.
