Maurice Hayes

…de la Flagship Media Group Ltd:

Northern Ireland Screen has announced the appointment of Maurice Hayes to the Board of the Commission and as Chairman of the Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) Sub-Committee…

…Acting Chairman Rick Hill said: “This is great news for the Commission. Maurice’s wealth of experience in public life and diverse skills will be invaluable; his appointment will certainly enrich our efficacy, particularly as we face the challenges of securing funding for the Irish Language Broadcast Fund beyond 2009.”

Maurice Hayes commented: "I am delighted to be associated with the vibrant screen industry in Northern Ireland and in particular with production in the Irish language which, apart from its own quality and integral value, is an important contribution to diversity in a multi-cultural society."