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Record TV, film production year

THE Audiovisual Federation, which represents the film and animation sectors, said 2010 will be a record year for TV and film production in this country.

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Ireland boasts Europe’s worst broadband speeds

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Film and TV industry remains boon to Irish economy

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Bid to block children being bullied by mobile

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Operators urged to curb mobile phone bullying

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Telecom firms to invest €724m

Report finds 98% of schools have broadband

THEY may not be able to afford running water or sufficient classrooms but at least Irish schools can keep up to date with developments on their plight — thanks to an initiative to equip them with cheap and speedy internet access.

Mon, 14 Jan, 2008

Gift of the gab: We spend the most on mobiles

IRISH chatterboxes spend more money every month on their mobile phones than anyone else in Europe — despite Ireland’s sky-high calling rates.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2007

Film industry welcomes extension of tax incentives

The Audiovisual Federation, the IBEC group that represents the feature film, television and animation sectors, today welcomed the Budget from Minister for Finance Brian Cowen.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2007

TV switches on to €154m sector success

IRELAND’S success at the movies is being replicated on the small screen, with €154 million being spent in the sector last year.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2007

Mobile industry rejects cinema blackout idea

MOBILE phone operators have registered their opposition to any attempt by cinema owners to install jammers that force patrons to observe mobile phone etiquette.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2006

Mobile phone operators hit out at cinema blocking plan

The blocking of mobile phones in cinemas and theatres would be inappropriate and impractical, it was claimed today.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2006

Industry rejects call to block mobile phones in cinemas

The Irish Cellular Industry Association (ICIA), which represents Irish mobile operators, today said that blocking the use of mobile phones in cinemas and theatres was inappropriate and impractical.

Tue, 15 Aug, 2006

Cost of phone calls to drop, say experts

Telecommunications experts have said the cost of mobile phone calls is likely to drop in 2006.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2005

RTÉ dramas boost spend in independent productions by 25%

RTÉ dramas like successful rural show Pure Mule boosted the spend on independent TV productions in Ireland by 25% in 2004, figures show.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2005

Spending on TV productions up 25% in year

RTE dramas like successful rural show Pure Mule boosted the spend on independent TV productions in Ireland by 25% in 2004, figures showed today.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2005

Mobile phone industry questions Dáil recommendations

The Irish cellular industry has questioned a Dáil Committee recommendation that all mobile phones carry radiation warnings in future.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Shoppers warned over rise in theft of mobile phones

THIEVES steal more mobile phones at Christmas than at any time of the year, shoppers were warned yesterday.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2004

TV licence fees left unspent

FIFTEEN euro from every TV licence holder, or €17 million in total, has gone unspent over the last two years thanks to foot-dragging by the State broadcasting regulator, it was claimed yesterday.

Mon, 20 Dec, 2004

Concern over violent phone robberies

CONCERN has been raised about the level of violence used in mobile phone thefts.

Fri, 22 Oct, 2004

Businesses warned over email use

By Michael O'Farrell

Wed, 12 Feb, 2003

Irish film sector employed 17,000 last year

More than 17,000 people were employed in the film sector in Ireland last year and €22m was generated in tax revenue for the State, according to the annual Irish audiovisual report.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002