Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

At the heart of the recent issues at the Abbey Theatre has been a growing concern about the differential between those who work for independent production companies and those who work directly for the Abbey Theatre. The differential would be addressed by closing the gap. I understand the content of independent productions was of equal but a separate concern and it should be addressed separately. For those who work on the ground in the sector, closing the gap would make a major difference. Have actions been taken to examine the differential and mechanisms by which it could be closed?

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