David Norris (Independent)

This is important legislation. We must keep the film industry going and Senator Mansergh is correct in that regard. I share some of his favourite films. "Barry Lyndon" was a superb film. It was made at Huntingdon Castle in Clonegal. The film crew put an extra wing on the castle which the owners were reluctant to demolish because it improved the castle's appearance.

The industry is a big income earner. There are many important back-up personnel for the industry in this country. Technical staff such as sound operators, cameramen, electricians, set designers, wardrobe directors——