Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister expand on the job description for the film ambassador? Does that person have other responsibilities? Does that person have an office in Los Angeles and has he or she been successful?

Will the Minister commit to the continuation of section 481 beyond 2008? The capping on the level of investment in a film is too low to attract the type of blockbuster film that would travel internationally. Typically, that would require €100 million.

What is the future viability of Ardmore Studios? I understand that little is happening there. In the event that anything does happen to Ardmore, does the Government have any plans to provide services that will keep the industry going and developing?

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