The filming of the latest Star Wars movie on Skellig Michael had no adverse impact on seabirds, their habitats or the biodiversity on the island.

A report published by the Minister for Arts and Heritage Heather Humphreys also says the activity had no implication for the Outstanding Universal Value of the World Heritage Site and no impact on the national monument.

Two minor incidents are highlighted in the report along with the measures taken to remedy them, which posed no danger to the site or the seabirds.

· A crew member snagged their jacket sleeve on the edge of a stone on the entranceway to the ‘Upper Monks’ Garden’. The same section of stone had been displaced by a visitor to the island in mid-June. The opening was immediately propped and repaired by OPW masons.

· A small amount of diluted water-based paint was spilled on rocks adjacent to the ‘Wailing Woman’. Highly absorbent spill pads were used to immediately mop up the spill. Clean water was also applied. Nests were not compromised in any way.

Minister Humphreys says the strict conditions laid down by her Department were fully adhered to, ensuring there was no negative impact on the World Heritage Site.

The report was compiled by experts from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the National Monuments Service (NMS), with input from the Office of Public Works (OPW).

Lucasfilm carried out three days of filming on Sceilg Mhichíl in early September. 

The Minister said: “I look forward to the release of the new Star Wars film later this year, when international audiences will be greeted with images of one of Ireland’s most stunning natural and historical features."

"2016 promises to be a very exciting year for Irish film, and following the Minister for Finance’s decision to increase the Section 481 film cap in the Budget, I hope we will be in a position to attract further major productions to these shores in the months ahead” she added.

Meanwhile, the movie's makers have released a trailer for the film.