Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms McGrane and all of the panel. I have two general policy questions. One relates to the development of Creative Europe post Brexit, with the UK having decided to no longer take part in this programme. There is substantial collaboration between Irish artists in the creative industry here and artists in the UK. Where do the witnesses see co-operation developing? How can we ensure that will continue, particularly with the UK's decision not to take part in the programme?

The second question is specifically about audiovisual matters. As the witnesses are probably aware, the Seanad will, later today, debate Committee Stage of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. One issue in the transposition of the audiovisual media services directive is the question of the content levy and the extent to which we may be able to use it for further content creation and Irish production. Will the witnesses give their thoughts about how we can respond to issues relating to Brexit and the content levy?