Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 November 2002

Book of Estimates, 2003: Statements.

 

There is also a reduction in the capital grant to the Irish Film Board. This is particularly significant, especially in my area, County Kilkenny, where a number of films have been made in recent years and where there is a film industry. A recent survey carried out by Bord Fáilte regarding American visitors to Ireland said that 14% came because they had seen an Irish film and became interested in visiting. Cutting this grant by 12% is a double-edged sword and should not have been done. It did not save much money and is another example of a soft target.

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