Audiovisual Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Ceisteanna (88)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

146 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the findings of the Creative Capital report on industrial relations in Ireland’s audiovisual industry; his views on whether the stalemate is damaging to Ireland’s reputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21692/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Deputy Jimmy Deenihan)

The whole area of the development of the Irish audiovisual industry, including industrial relations issues, was examined during the preparation of the Creative Capital Report —Building Ireland’s Audiovisual Creative Economy. The Report was published in July 2011 and an Implementation Committee is at present examining the advancement of its recommendations. Specifically in relation to industrial relations, I understand that negotiations are ongoing between the relevant parties under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission and it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter at this juncture.

Question No. 147 answered with Question No. 130.

Question No. 148 answered with Question No. 110.