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Pat Shortt, actor and comedian, with producer Rebecca O’Flanagan and Irish Film Board chief executive James Hickey

Irish Film Board looks to the year ahead

2016 was a successful year for Irish film and TV, with nine Oscar nominations and production here hitting the €250 million mark for the first time.

Last week, the Irish Film Board said it wanted to build on these recent critical and commercial successes in 2017.

It will focus on increased investment in Irish creative talent, including developing sustainable career paths. It will also support ...