Written answers
Thursday, 12 November 2015
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Film Industry Promotion
Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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40. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the plans that are being implemented to promote Ireland as a film location, and in particular, to highlight all locations of panoramic and aesthetic significance similar to the way Sceilig Mhichíl was for the Star Wars film; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39259/15]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Primary 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. This includes assistance in the identification of locations for the making of films. The Film Board has a good track record of using Irish scenery as a major asset in attracting film makers to Ireland and the recent Star Wars film featuring Sceilig Mhichíl is a prime example of this. Detailed information on the supports available from the Film Board, including further information on film locations, can be found on its website .
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