Film Industry
Dail Éireann — 2025-12-18
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Richard Boyd Barrett (PBP), Dún Laoghaire

There is €125 million a year, I think, or probably higher, in section 481 film tax support for the film producers of this country. You can add in another €20 million or €30 million from Screen Ireland. It is a lot of money; billions over several decades. Is the Minister enforcing - I believe he is not - the quality employment and training condition? It is about guaranteeing decent quality employment and training for the people who work in the industry. In truth, actors are not being looked after in terms of their royalties and are being forced to sign buyout contracts, and crew are not having their rights vindicated. The Minister needs to monitor and police this properly.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-18