Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 March 2012
72 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the efforts he has made to protect the terms and conditions of employment in the Irish film industry for production and pre-production workers; if appropriate training and career development programmes are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/12]
View answerPrimary responsibility for training within the Irish film industry is carried out by Screen Training Ireland (STI). STI is part-funded by the Irish Film Board and provides continuing training and career development opportunities for professionals in the independent film and television sector. It works with industry professionals, both locally and internationally, to identify, design and deliver training for Irish professionals. Training programmes are offered to practitioners and companies to enhance their expertise in Film, Television, Animation and Digital Media to allow for the continued development and expansion of the sector.
Statutory responsibility for the protection of the terms of employment for workers in all sectors in the State is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and I understand that there are a number of bodies under the auspices of his Department, such as the Right Commissioners Service of the Labour Relations Commission, that investigate grievances or disputes.
