Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2023
93. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider making it mandatory for any co-productions shooting in Ireland to engage local Irish performers on equal terms and conditions as any visiting performer whose fees are subsidised by the public purse. [53625/23]
View answerAs in other sectors in Ireland, the specific terms and conditions of employment of performers are a matter for consideration by the members of SIPTU/Equity and other trade unions, in negotiation with the organisations and companies that engage them under the terms laid down by legislation under the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Where individuals believe they are being deprived of employment rights, they may make a formal complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) where the matter will be dealt with by way of mediation or adjudication leading to a decision that may be enforceable through the District Court.
WRC inspectors can also be asked to investigate breaches of employment legislation or complaints arising from alleged breaches. Complaints can be submitted online. Both the WRC and the Labour Court operate under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
