Irish Equity News Today

Actors in Fair City feel “expendable” and like “second-class employees” as filming is set to stop this summer to free up technical staff to cover sports events, politicians will be told today.

Talks are ongoing with film industry body to improve deal offered to talent amid production boom

A second investment firm has decided to close down funds that invest in companies that are quoted on the Irish Stock Exchange.

EMMA CONNOLLY talks to Bandon woman Pauline O’Driscoll about her comedy play

The decision to increase the expenditure cap under Section 481 is likely a play by the Government lure streaming giants to Ireland after corporation tax rises to 15% in January

Investment company Zurich is to close its Irish equity fund in response to a number of big companies departing from the Irish Stock Exchange.

Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Ruth Negga are among Hollywood stars to sign a petition to end film industry “exploitation” of Irish actors that was handed to government ministers today.

Employment lawyer Jason O’Sullivan looks at the pay structures for those in the Irish film industry and how conditions could be improved.

The event is organised by Irish Equity, a group that represents professionals in the live performance and theatre sector in Ireland and is taking place from ...

Equity Ireland’s president said that streaming platforms have made it impossible for actors and writers to be paid fairly.