Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank all the witnesses, not just for their presentations but for the information they gave us beforehand, which was a bit of an eye-opener. I would never have thought Ireland was one of the top three countries for animation. I understand from all the witnesses that there is frustration at what I call Government’s silo mentality. I do not mean that as a political charge; I am referring to the permanent government. I picked that up at the end of Ms McBride’s contribution. Do all the witnesses notice that in their day-to-day work, or is there good integration of Government agencies working together on the ground?

What are Mr. Phelan’s investors looking for in terms of return? Apart from the obvious commercial return, are they a different kind of investor looking for a broader return?

Ballyfermot has a massive reputation, but I detect frustration from Ms Conway. Are we getting a bit complacent? Do we live off being good storytellers and are we allowing other countries steal our plots? Ms Conway mentioned instruments and pipers having to go abroad. Riverdance is 21 this year. What have we done in the meantime to re-imagine our culture, and what does Ms Conway want us to do in respect of Ballyfermot’s track record?

Can Mr. Gaffney tell me which are the two countries ahead of us in animation? What do we need to do to overtake them and be king?