Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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89. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for supporting the unscripted media sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22746/24]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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As part of his Budget 2023 speech, my predecessor Minister Donohoe announced that he had instructed officials to explore opportunities to support the unscripted sector. This process was undertaken within the Department throughout 2023. After careful consideration I announced, as part of Budget 2024, the intention to proceed with a measure for the unscripted sector. Work is being undertaken by officials on the design of such a measure at this time with a view to introduction in this year's Finance Act.

The introduction of an incentive for unscripted production sector will require State aid approval, and engagement with the European Commission will form part of development work by officials this year.