Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2022
71. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Finance if he will give consideration to making the section 481 tax credit conditional on compliance with an arrangement similar to that agreed by an organisation (details supplied) in the UK. [59711/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is my understanding that the nature of the Deputy’s request emanates from industrial relations issues in the film industry with regard to provisions within the copyright directive. I am aware that the issue of copyright is an important one for the Irish culture, arts and media sectors. I am also aware that there have been issues raised in relation to intellectual property rights and remuneration of actors and performers. My officials are currently seeking to engage with the stakeholders concerned, including both Government stakeholders and representative bodies for actors and performers, to gain an understanding of the topic and the various perspectives of those concerned.
In terms of the Deputy’s request to make the section 481 tax credit conditional on compliance with an arrangement similar to that agreed by an organisation (details supplied) in the UK, it is understood that there is at present no comparable agreement in place in Ireland. It is understood that the relevant representative body in Ireland (Irish Equity) has been invited to enter into such negotiations by both Screen Producers Ireland and the Workplace Relations Commission, as stated by Screen Producers Ireland at a recent hearing of the Budgetary Oversight Committee, and we look forward to further developments in this regard.
