Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for the content creation that is keeping us going through this period.

I would like to focus on how big the industry can grow and on the potential for Ireland when we come out of Covid-19 and how we get there. I will pose a number of questions and whoever chooses to answer them can do so. How big do the witnesses believe the sector can grow in Ireland? What needs do we have for studio infrastructure? I agree that we may need the continuation fund to run into 2021. How will that be allocated? As legislators, we will soon deal with the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive. What advice do the witnesses have for us on that, particularly on the content levy? We will review section 481. What changes do the witnesses feel we should make? I notice that Mr. Lee is on the call so I want to ask about the potential for growth in the animation sector, as well as about skill shortages within the sector. How do we need to respond to that from our broader education and training system?