KERRY College’s Content Development for Film and Television course, which launched in September 2023, garnered high praise in Dáil Éireann this week during a joint committee on tourism, culture, arts, sport and media.
Brendan Griffin TD commended the course for its national importance and its role in setting a new standard for regional education.
“It is of national importance, which is why I am mentioning it here today. It really sets a standard in terms of the type of education that we need to be rolling out regionally and the types of courses that we need to make available in all pockets of the country,” said Griffin.
He also highlighted the dedicated team behind the course, including Mr Owen O’Donnell, Mr Con O’Sullivan, Mr John Herlihy, and Gerard Barrett, a director, writer, and producer heavily involved in the course.
He expressed interest in hearing if this type of course could be replicated nationwide, recognising the contributions of Mr Maurice Sweeney, Chairman of the Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, who teaches on the course in Tralee.
“Some really significant players are involved in the course, and it is one that should set a template for others around the country. It is building on over 30 years of work by Kerry College in the areas of film and television,” Griffin added.
