Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
223. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the statement of quality employment associated with the recently established digital games tax. [7027/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegulation 2 (c) of the Digital Games Regulations 2022 provides that a certificate shall not be issued under section 481A (4) of the Act of 1997 in relation to a digital game unless the Minister is satisfied that the Digital Games Development Company will provide quality employment in the development of the eligible digital game.
In addition, Tab 6 of the Application Form (which is available on my Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/publication/4cf7f-creative-arts-digital-games/) contains a Declaration which must be signed by the Digital Games Development company which confirms that quality employment shall be provided.
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