Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2024
41. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide an update on the work of the stakeholders' forum, one of the recommendations of the recent report on section 481 produced by the Oireachtas budget scrutiny committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16983/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOne of the recommendations of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight Report on the Section 481 film tax credit was for a forum to discuss how to maximise the benefits of the Section 481 credit for all concerned stakeholders.
That Section 481 stakeholder forum was held in Dublin in February of this year and attended by representative bodies of all parts of the Irish audiovisual industry. While there was a small number of presentations on elements of Section 481 requirements, the entire focus of the day was on ensuring that everyone attending from the industry was given ample opportunity to voice their opinions. A professional rapporteur conducted the entire event.
The views expressed were diverse and there were many views and opinions on the future direction of the tax relief. I understand, however, that there was a spirit of collaboration at the event and participants showed respect for opposing viewpoints. Stakeholders attending included trades unions, film crew and construction guilds, creative guilds, local authority film commissioners, casting directors, talent agencies, film studios, Animation Ireland, Screen Producers Ireland, VFX Ireland, Arts & Disability Ireland, Women in Film & Television, Audiovisual Ireland and Women in Animation.
A Report of all the views expressed is being finalised at present and will be presented in due course.
