Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 January 2018
203. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the sources of funding available through her Department for documentary makers that require support to complete their work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3593/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraPrimary responsibility for the support and promotion of film making in Ireland, in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions, is the responsibility of the Irish Film Board.
Detailed information on the supports including documentary development loans, Production funding is available from the Film Board at the following link https://www.irishfilmboard.ie/funding. Other logistical information, including film locations and studios, can be found on the website of the Irish Film Board at www.irishfilmboard.ie . You can also contact the Irish Film Board directly by emailing info@irishfilmboard.ie.
The Irish Film Board is independent in its day-to-day operations and funding decisions are a matter for the Board.
Film tax credit under Section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act is also available for certain documentaries called creative documentaries. These are defined in the Schedules 2 and 3 of the Film Regulations 2015 (S.I. 4 of 2015). Applications for this tax credit are made to the Revenue Commissioners in the first instance.
