Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not intend to predict the outcome of the review but the Deputy may have noted that I changed the name of the Irish Film Board to Fís Éireann, which encompasses much of the revolution in the media and is forward thinking. The Department is aware of the need to ensure early certainty on the continuation of the tax credit support. While the present extension is only half way through its lifespan, many of the investments being considered in the sector are unlikely to come on line until after the State makes a decision. Major studios work years ahead to plan their productions with films for 2019 being prepared in detail and outline plans for 2020 being made. This incentive also applies to feature film, TV drama, animation and creative documentary. Galway has a very strong reputation in the film industry, for example, Telegael and the impact of TG4 has been very strongly felt in Connemara.

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