Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
475. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the total, in square metres, of film and television studio space in Ireland; the measures being taken to increase that space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37417/25]
View answerIreland is home to several world-class film studios working to the highest quality and standards. Overall, I understand that there is 29,908 square metres of studio space in the State at present, while noting the amount of studio space available changes frequently.
Studios are commercial operations and demand is high for studio space in the Dublin / Wicklow region at the moment. The new Unscripted Production Tax credit has the potential to create more demand for studio space in Ireland. It should be noted film studios, as commercial operations are precluded from receiving State Aid under EU law.
