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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Vice Chair. We have a fantastic lineup here today. I thank all our guests for their time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: I thank our witnesses for being here. We have a fantastic line-up today and I thank everyone for their time. I was watching proceedings from my office earlier. I appreciate everyone taking the time to be here and thank them for all of the work they are doing, the employment they are supporting and the brilliant output they are producing. It is very important. I am not being parochial...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: Mr. O'Brien-Collins mentioned "Pilgrim Hill" and one of the things that stood out for me was the ability to bring that level of realism to screen on such a small budget. The budget for that movie, while I cannot remember the precise figure, was tiny in the overall scheme of things and to end up with that production was incredible. It just goes to show what can be done with a relatively...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: I appreciate the reply. Obviously I have an interest in it because it is important for the region. We want to see it being successful. There is also an interest in it from the point of view of the Oireachtas because there was significant State investment in that enterprise, as I understand it. We can check the facts there but -----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: Is Ms Geraghty committed to the future of Troy Studios?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: There is a rumour that the company is for sale.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: Is there a strategy in place to try to get it up to capacity usage?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: Very good. Thanks for that. Regarding what has been happening in Donnybrook for the past 12 months, how has that impacted on the broader sector in terms of commissioning and the fall off in the licence fee?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: Basil Fawlty's "Do not mention the war" and all that-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: To be fair.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: I thank everyone for the work they are doing. I appreciate the answers today. Keep up the good work.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: As someone who grew up listening to great stories about the production of "Ryan's Daughter". Fifty-five years ago, my father drove on that production and worked during the summer of 1969, to borrow the words of Bryan Adams. I am not sure whether it was 1968 or 1969. The point I am trying to make is that the actual financial impact in our little locality on the Dingle Peninsula was...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: "Ryan's Granddaughter".

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Support for Development of Regional Film and Television Production: Discussion (Resumed) (22 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the witnesses for their time, their testimonies and the clear asks that were articulated here. As a committee member, I formally propose, perhaps through the assistance of the secretariat, that we could create a summary of those asks, particularly those that are targeted at the forthcoming budget, and write with a summary of those specific asks, in bullet points, to the Ministers for...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 260. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a late increased cost-of-living business grant application will be taken from a business in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22583/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when an assistive device laptop will be provided for a child in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22504/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there has been a reduction of special needs assistant hours from 95 to 90 in a school (details supplied); whether she understands that the parents as well as the staff in the school are very concerned about this, as it means more pressure on them; and whether this reduction could be reversed. [22532/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 368. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22340/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Meals Programme (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 395. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason an issue with a school (details supplied) in County Kerry has still not been resolved. [22718/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 May 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 494. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a late 2023 Eco application will be accepted from a farmer in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22967/24]