Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Department, through the audiovisual steering group, will work with all partners to ensure the industry operates to the highest standards. As we know, new legislation from the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty, will address all of these issues. Protections for workers in the film industry will be part of that legislation she will bring forward.

There will also be improved training and education as a key objective of the audiovisual action plan. Screen Ireland has taken steps to strengthen its training arm. It is also considering the practical issues around the establishment of a suitable forum, which is something that could be considered also. The Olsberg report identified the importance of section 481 in underpinning the Irish industry. The Department of Finance is undertaking an economic analysis of the relief. We have to make sure, however, that people who are working, even if it is on an ad hocor on a loose contract basis, are protected regardless of the industry they are working in, but especially in the film industry.

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