Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am reminded of the controversy in 2008 when people involved in the film industry, in particular, were very concerned that significant changes would be introduced in the budget for 2009 to section 481 of the Taxes Consolidation Act. The relevant provisions were actually strengthened at the time. Does the Minister of State agree that we are seeing the manifest benefits of this in the improved quality and quantity of television, film and other audio-visual output in Ireland? I understand PwC has advocated the extension of the reliefs involved to other areas of the creative arts. Is this a suggestion the Minister of State would support and recommend to his senior colleague? Have meaningful discussions taken place between his Department and the Department of Finance on the consultations in which the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, has been involved?

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