Higgins, Michael D.Wednesday, 8 December 1993 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Private Members' Business. - Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill, 1993: Second Stage.
I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.”
Thank you, Deputy.
It is replacing the British system with an Irish system. If the Deputy reads the script he will see that.
It is in the script. The Deputy need not rely on my assurance.
Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis na Teachtaí a labhair ar an mBille seo anocht as ucht a ndearcadh cineálta i leith athruithe atá beartaithe i dtionscal scannáin na hÉireann I want to say h...
Of course, it will include many disciplines including film. I am talking to a very small but select and sophisticated audience this evening who will appreciate the value of us showing our new product...
Much as I am impressed by Deputy Nealon, I must ask him not to anticipate the publication of the Estimates, but let me add that he will not be disappointed in terms that my expectations, I hope, will ...
Try to do something, Deputy, for yourself to rise to the occasion. I am seeking funding at the level suggested in the working group.
I have also a commitment in relation to Exchequer funding to draw down funding of that level. In relation to the training fund the Irish Film Board should run dedicated courses and that is their role...
What is envisaged in this station is that it will be modern, exciting and a crucial buncloch or foundation stone of the future of the audio-visual industry.
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