Written answers

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism

Broadcasting Services

9:00 pm

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 131: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding the film channel to be finalised by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33887/08]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The proposal for a new Irish film channel is contained in the Broadcasting Bill that was published earlier this year, and is currently before this House. The draft legislation provides regulatory framework to allow for the broadcasting of the film channel, under the aegis of the Irish Film Board, that will showcase Irish, European and world film on a free-to-air basis by Digital Television Transmission (DTT).

As this legislation is currently before the House, further comment by me at this stage would be inappropriate. However, on the passing of the Bill I will consider in consultation with the Irish Film Board what initiative needs to be taken in relation to any such film channel within the available financial resources.

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