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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: While we could get into what is and is not blackballing, people feel that they do not have representation and they have no place to go to with complaints. We know that there are particular issues with the Labour Court, the Workplace Relations Commission and the way that DACs are set up.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We could debate this issue all night but people have said their views are not necessarily represented. On some level, that fits in with what Mr. Hickey spoke about earlier having not only a collective bargaining agreement but a system that can deliver that, which is what I think we are missing. How can we get to the point where people feel they are represented and we can move on from the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As we spoke about earlier, there is an accusation abroad that the ratios have changed in respect of experienced staff being employed as crew, versus the current position of having a lot more trainees. We must find out who works where and how is that determination made.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask Mr. Lee to also speak about the ratio.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. We seem to have an issue with a number of people. I cannot determine how big a number that is but it seems to be significant and it is people who have worked in the industry for years. The way the industry operates, as you move from project to project, creates a certain level of difficulty. I have no wish to make headlines but there seems to be a pre-1913-type set-up...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Fair enough.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that and it is a given that Screen Ireland wants people who can do a proper job.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Unfortunately, accusations have been made and there may be particular issues with pay and conditions. Also, there can a power differential when a number of trainees are taken on. I get it that sometimes when a film is being made there is pressure timewise and things need to happen.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have a limited understanding of the industry. However, I believe we need the piece where we can have representation in order that people's views can be aired and we can find a structure that works a bit better. That scenario would allow us to create a system where we can provided a sustainable industry with good quality work, which can then deliver what we need. All of this is necessary...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need to see movement on that. We are all in agreement. Can I ask a very simple question?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know that. It is about the work that is done on due diligence in the context of section 481. A while ago we had a production that was up and running and that subsequently fell on its backside. I would have thought there would have been an element of due diligence that needed to be done to ensure that funding was in place before anyone thought about providing State money for the...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All right.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Finnegan thinks there is going to be a decent throughput of productions into the near future.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Would it be fair to say we need a better framework to deliver this?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Sector Tax Credits: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have a follow-on question. Obviously, the project to project idea creates that power differential issue that we need to deal with, whether it is the actors or the crew. If we could get around that piece we could deal with the collective bargaining issues and some form of representation, in whatever forum that it needs to be, so we can bridge that gap and that power differential. Perhaps...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Apologies have been received from the Chair of the committee, Deputy Joe McHugh, and from Deputy Brendan Howlin and Senators Lisa Chambers, Sharon Keogan and Vincent P. Martin. On behalf of the committee, I welcome H.E. Mr. Qirjako Qirko, the ambassador of Albania, and H.E. Mr. Vanja Filipovic, the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I apologise for the pronunciation. I am sure I was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We can allow some leeway so I would not worry about that. Please continue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you. That is a sufficiently comprehensive introduction. When we move to questions and answers, we will see what other useful information we can find as we deal with the whole issue of accession. I call H.E. Mr. Vanja Filipovic to make his opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Expansion: Discussion (12 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you, Mr. Filipovic, for your kind words regarding the tragedy in Creeslough, Donegal. Our Chair, Deputy McHugh, is from that part of the world, so it is obvious why he is not here. That is why he sent his apologies. As I said, when we deal with the Balkans in general, we all know we sometimes put very simply what is quite a complicated history. In both witnesses' opening...