Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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I presume this will involve a certain number of meetings and familiarity with the work of the board and its strategy. There will be a relationship with the Minister as well. That is where topics like capital funding arise. The idea we could double numbers in full-time employment in the sector from 5,000 to 10,000 over such a short period of time sounds slightly fanciful. Some of this, however, would be about commitment on areas such as section 481 relief and real money. There are tangible benefits to this if 20% of visitors come as a result of films they see. That means a much greater return than simple box office numbers. Will there be a focus on the capital investment? That would be critical in the delivery of such numbers.

Has Mr. O'Herlihy identified anything that is not in the Creative Capital report that should be in it or does he have any doubts about elements of it? Would that question perhaps be better answered in a few months?