Dr. Annie Doona:

I will respond to Deputy Michael Collins. The regional aspect is very important for the Irish Film Board. "Star Wars" not only brought inward investment and tourism and filled bed and breakfast rooms, it also highlighted Ireland as a beautiful location and a good location to make films. The word got out that we have creative talented people at all levels, great locations and a Government that is interested in film and culture. I have a list of regional projects. "Redwater" was filmed in Waterford and is coming out soon, "The Breadwinner" was animated in Kilkenny and "Halal Daddy" was filmed in Sligo. This year, films have been made in and highlight a series of locations throughout the country, and we have put this in our submission. It is very important. "Star Wars" was filmed all along the west coast, not just in Kerry and Galway but all the way up to Donegal. The impact of this on economic tourism and in highlighting Ireland as a good place to make a film cannot be underestimated. We are very committed to this regional development.