Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for her response and acknowledge the great role played by Bill O'Herlihy in improving the psyche of everyone. His contribution to the film industry was certainly second to none.

The tax reliefs available for production companies under section 481 have contributed greatly to more productions taking place here. I acknowledge the great work the Irish Film Board has been doing under its CEO, James Hickey. It is massively committed to increasing the number of films shot in Ireland, which plays a huge role in attracting foreign visitors.

I note that the film board received €16 million in 2011, €13 million in 2012 and €12 million in 2013. I do not have the figures for 2014 and 2015. Could the Minister lay those figures before the House?

I also wish to comment on increasing the number of full-time equivalent people working in the industry, which is action 173 in the Action Plan for Jobs. Could the Minister comment further on that?

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