Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of people currently working in animation studios here; the steps being taken to create job opportunities for graduates here with animation qualifications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7960/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has no function in this matter and accordingly does not have the statistics requested on employment numbers. However, Enterprise Ireland can provide support to companies that engage in one of the 21 eligible activities as set out in the Services Order 2003, and currently generate or intend to generate exports from the eligible activity in the near future. The twenty-one services include: Media, multimedia and recording services; and Entertainment and leisure services. Therefore, Enterprise Ireland can provide funding to any business proposal from a company in the animation sector that meets the agency criteria.