Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport & Media meet to resume for engagement on support for the development of Regional Film and TV production

The meeting will hear from Officials and representatives from:

• Screen Producers Ireland
• Animation Ireland
• Ardmore and Troy Studios
• Telegael
• Ardán

Speaking ahead of the meeting Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Niamh Smyth TD said “The recent international success of Irish actors and actresses and the calibre of Irish domestic, home-grown film and TV production demonstrates the active and positive encouragement and promotion of film and TV production from the regions in Ireland.

“The Committee again looks forward to our engagement with the range of stakeholders  attending tomorrow from the sector to delve deeper into the range of supports available or needed and to get a clear indication on the current landscape for people developing film and TV.”

The meeting at 1:30pm can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

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