Mr Guiney said that if such a tariff was imposed it would be “very, very damaging” for the Irish film industry.

An award-winning short film, written and produced by two South Mayo men, will enjoy its Mayo premiere in Claremorris on Thursday, May 8th. Screenings in Ballinrobe and Glencorrib will follow later in the month.

The actress said Cameron had created ‘some of the most critically-acclaimed, culturally-loved films’ of her lifetime.