Arts Minister defends decision to allow Star Wars filming on Sceilig Mhichíl

Arts Minister Heather Humphreys said today that she only allowed the new Star Wars film to be shot on Sceilig Mhichíl after getting producers to scale down the environmental impact on the island.

Arts Minister defends decision to allow Star Wars filming on Sceilig Mhichíl
Fri, 24 Oct, 2014 - 11:31

Arts Minister Heather Humphreys said today that she only allowed the new Star Wars film to be shot on Sceilig Mhichíl after getting producers to scale down the environmental impact on the island.

Heather Humphreys says Lucasfilm agreed to reduce helicopter traffic by 90% before she allowed the filming.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

National Ambulance Service industrial action Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dáil told amid strike action
Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities Cybercriminals paid to destroy stolen customer data after hacking universities
Ursula von der Leyen EU chief turns up heat on social media's 'addictive' design
CourtsPlace: MhichílPerson: Arts MinisterPerson: MhichílPerson: Heather HumphreysPerson: DailOrganisation: Lucasfilm
<p>Paramedics joined the strike on the picket line as members protest over pay and conditions (Liam McBurney/PA)</p>

Ambulance strike: What does it mean for patients and what happens next?

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited