Ms Libbie McQuillan:

I thank the Deputy for the question. I outlined the support in our opening statement and we welcome the increase of independent production accounts. We believe Irish independent production is thriving at present and this is another mechanism which will allow the overall sector to grow. We also believe it will help create creative competition which will, ultimately, be to the betterment of audiences and what is on screen. We all think it is going in a good direction.