Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the measures he intends to put in place to revive the Irish film industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2552/06]

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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I regard the film sector as an essential part of our national cultural life. It has also been demonstrated conclusively that the film sector can bring significant economic benefits to this country. However, like any other traded sector, it is subject to the dynamics of international competition, including exchange rates, lower cost structures and new and enhanced incentives elsewhere.

The Government has shown its support for the film sector in a number of ways. The section 481 incentive scheme has been extended to at least 2008, with the amount that can be raised increasing from €10.48 million to €15 million from 2005.