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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept there is throughput.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: From Mr. Holohan’s point of view, there is no displacement.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Like myself.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Hickey and Ms Honan have spoken about the need for a greater level of interaction. Maybe we need some element of a stakeholders’ forum where these views can be represented and we can deal with some of these issues.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, that can create a definite weakness. If someone is to point out certain issues in pay and condition, one is not necessarily in a very strong position. I welcome what has been said about collective bargaining agreements and getting a deal that everyone can live it. We need a system that will deliver for that. We have that problem that there are a number of crew and actors...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is fair enough. We need better channels across the board so that we can have this communication and can put some of these issues to bed. All we want to see is a vibrant film industry that produces good films, good television and good animation and provides people with good jobs, which they will need to sustain the industry anyway.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Only if I am given a role.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What I took from the last interaction that we had is that there was a general acceptance of a need for collective bargaining agreements and some sort of system to deliver that. That obviously accepts on some level that there is an issue and we need to bring that to a head as soon as possible. I ask about the remit of Screen Ireland, including but beyond its involvement regarding section 481.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get the general notion. Across the board, Screen Ireland has a responsibility to ensure the industry is supported. The agency fits itself in where ideas can be developed and that obviously means dealing with all of the relevant stakeholders. On some level, people view the agency as a general representative group of the film industry.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know but that view exists. I have heard that said by some of the people who have outlined the issues concerning pay and conditions. They have stated they feel part of the problem is that they are not at the table and, on some level, Screen Ireland does not have people on its board who represent them.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has been put to a number of members that there are issues concerning pay and conditions. We can all see that there are difficulties, in that to work on the next project, one must rely on being contacted by the HOD, and there is always the possibility that someone does not ring.

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...