Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is for sale as a going concern. It is also zoned for film production. The only way that can change is if the councillors in County Wicklow vote for that rezoning to be changed. I held a meeting with the county manager and many of the representatives from Wicklow County Council, as well as with the Wicklow Oireachtas representatives. I also met the workers and I have given them a commitment that it is for sale as a going concern. I have also given them a commitment that the Action Plan for Jobs for that region contains a plan to develop film. If that is in the action plan, why would I make sure not to do that in regard to the sale of Ardmore Studios? I, like the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, want to see a viable film industry at Ardmore Studios.

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