Mr. Ronan McCabe:

Animation is a high-tech industry. On the question of using trainees, it would be impossible for us to crew up any production with just trainees. There is a defined academic path into animation. There are many animation courses on the island of Ireland. We take those people. Some go directly into the industry and some we have to put through bridging courses and give them some additional training. There is a recognised pathway into the animation sector.