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Science Week: Statements (13 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I welcome the guests in the Visitor's Gallery, namely Councillors Padraig Fallon and Brendan Barry and others. Ta fáilte rompu go Baile Átha Cliath. It is no Leitrim, but sure it will do. I am delighted to speak about science week. It is really important that we put a focus on it and ensure that all of our young people have opportunities, if they wish, in the field of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Business of Select Committee (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Okay, go raibh maith agat. Is mian liom na riachtanais bhunreachtúla seo a leanas a mheabhrú do chomhaltaí agus páirt á glacadh acu i gcruinnithe poiblí. Caithfidh comhaltaí a bheith i láthair go fisiciúil laistigh de theorainneacha shuíomh Theach Laighean. Ní cheadóidh mé do chomhaltaí páirt a ghlacadh i gcruinnithe...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: We adjourned the debate yesterday while we were considering section 40. The Minister had introduced his amendments. The amendments we are considering, which are grouped for the purposes of debate, are amendments Nos. 24 to 44, inclusive. They are related and are being discussed together. Then we will take the section in its entirety.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: That is fine.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Before an Teachta O'Callaghan comes in, just to be clear, there is no other committee room available, so we have to have a break between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Does anyone else want to come in before I go to the Minister? They do not but I ask everyone to clearly indicate.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I ask Members to speak through the Chair.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 47: In page 64, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "(I) by the insertion of ", including the development of the film industry in all the regions of Ireland," between "Irish film industry" and "and/or the promotion",". This amendment relates to the promotion of the film industry in all regions. As the Minister is well aware, I am from Galway. One...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I have a few points on the Minister's response there. One is in relation to the regional and that the Minister already has a role there. The issue is that it is not working on a regional basis if everything is concentrated in one area. We could do better. Regarding the music and the limitations, we see that in Britain there are amendments to ensure more promotion of local music. Has any...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Just for clarity, it is my understanding that the number of productions in receipt of section 481 tax credits which employ an Irish-based composer or use any Irish-based music contribution continues to remain static at just 30%. My question was not in relation to Britain's music scene getting bigger. The Minister said that if we decided that Irish-based composers had to be used, it could...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Yes, no problem. My question was on whether analysis had been done in Britain to see if the clauses related to British-based musicians or composers have had an impact on the number of films that are made in Britain. It was not about the music scene in Britain. The Minister may not have that information to hand. For clarity purposes, I wanted to make that clear.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I think the Minister and I will differ on that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 48: In page 64, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “(I) in subparagraph (ii) by the insertion of the following after “expression of Irish culture”: “, including the intended use of music in the film which satisfies two or more of the following conditions: (A) the music or lyrics are composed or written by a resident of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 49: In page 64, line 22, to delete “appropriate,”,” and substitute the following: “appropriate, (vii) a condition that the qualifying company shall, in respect of the qualifying film concerned, comply fully with the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and the Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 50: In page 65, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “Report on developing a tax relief for live theatre productions 44. The Minister shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the options for, and potential impact of, developing a tax relief for live theatre productions building...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I move amendment No. 51: In page 65, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “Report on working conditions in the film industry in Ireland and performance of related tax measures 44. The Minister shall, within six months of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the effect of supportive tax measures on increased economic...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I just wonder if more of a note could be provided before Report Stage, if that is okay.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Finance Bill 2025: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2025)

Mairéad Farrell: Would the Minister mind speaking to the section?