Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The figure for the Irish Film Board in 2015 is €14.6 million.

There is great excitement about the potential of our film industry. We had a good meeting with Pinewood Studios. Ireland is seen as an attractive location for the industry. We have made it clear that we want to work with the indigenous and international industries. It is not just direct jobs that are provided, as there is a significant spin-off in terms of tourism. People see the landscape and want to visit Ireland because films have been shot here.

There is a target of 1,000 jobs in the industry. There are good opportunities for the film industry this year and the tax relief is proving positive. We are pleased with section 481. It is attractive.

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