Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Regarding training and video production, the Minister is no doubt familiar with what is happening in FÁS in Tralee which is proposing to establish a new media centre. Does the Minister have an update on that? Obviously, FÁS will spearhead that media centre but it is important, from the point of view of film and audiovisual production, that this centre be provided in Tralee as soon as possible where some of our top technicians, camera people, producers and directors started their careers. Will the Minister comment on that proposed media centre for Tralee or confirm that he supports it and that it will go ahead? Also, what is the status of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report on the film industry?

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