Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I do not wish to obstruct in any way the passage of the Bill, but in the context of shortly proceeding to Report Stage, I demand the Minister consider the three amendments before her. Two of the amendments are related to reports, while mine proposes that a committee be established under the aegis of the board. The creation of a committee is in order because the Title of the legislation is the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill. It is perfectly in order, therefore, to amend the Irish Film Board for a purpose with which the Minister probably agrees, namely, to ensure that the way in which the Irish Film Board carries out its work includes a committee to provide insight into and oversight of the terms and conditions under which people work in the industry. It is also important to consider the training provided in respect of the industry, as we discussed in a previous session. Some of it is provided at third level or used to be provided at FETAC level, and much of it is done in public educational facilities to degree or master's standard. It attracts a significant number of students every year. By discussing the amendment I tabled on behalf of the Labour Party, I intend to give the Minister breathing space for an amendment, which is perfectly in order.

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