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FIA World Conference '25
Marie Kelly gives an update on the commercial negotiations in Canada. For over two years the professional advertising body comprised of some of the biggest International ad agencies refused to come to the negotiating table.
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FIA World Conference '25
Marie Kelly gives an update on the commercial negotiations in Canada. For over two years the professional advertising body comprised of some of the biggest International ad agencies refused to come to the negotiating table.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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FIA World Conference '25
Marie Kelly gives an update on the commercial negotiations in Canada. For over two years the professional advertising body comprised of some of the biggest International ad agencies refused to come to the negotiating table.
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FIA World Conference '25
Marie Kelly gives an update on the commercial negotiations in Canada. For over two years the professional advertising body comprised of some of the biggest International ad agencies refused to come to the negotiating table.
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Irish Equity President, Gerry O’Brien with recently elected SAG/ Aftra president Sean Astin at the 23rd FIA congress in Birmingham.
Both organisation will be discussing issues affecting both unions. Especially US productions filming in Ireland.
#UnionStrong #FIA #JoinYourUnion
Both organisation will be discussing issues affecting both unions. Especially US productions filming in Ireland.
#UnionStrong #FIA #JoinYourUnion
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Irish Equity President, Gerry O’Brien with recently elected SAG/ Aftra president Sean Astin at the 23rd FIA congress in Birmingham.
Both organisation will be discussing issues affecting both unions. Especially US productions filming in Ireland.
#UnionStrong #FIA #JoinYourUnion
Both organisation will be discussing issues affecting both unions. Especially US productions filming in Ireland.
#UnionStrong #FIA #JoinYourUnion
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“At a basic level, it should not be too much to expect recipients of tax relief to comply with copyright law".
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Sinn Féin’s Film Tax Relief Bill would ensure Irish workers would not be second-best or denied rights - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has been granted leave to introduce a new Bill to make film tax relief conditional on respect for the rights of Ir...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“At a basic level, it should not be too much to expect recipients of tax relief to comply with copyright law".
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In the coming week Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó'Snodaigh's amendment to the Taxes Consolidation Bill (Rights of Performers & Film Workers) 2025 will be debated by government.
If passed, it'd be a huge step forward in securing fair pay for Irish performers.
Pls contact your TDs & ask for their support.
If passed, it'd be a huge step forward in securing fair pay for Irish performers.
Pls contact your TDs & ask for their support.
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In the coming week Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó'Snodaigh's amendment to the Taxes Consolidation Bill (Rights of Performers & Film Workers) 2025 will be debated by government.
If passed, it'd be a huge step forward in securing fair pay for Irish performers.
Pls contact your TDs & ask for their support.
If passed, it'd be a huge step forward in securing fair pay for Irish performers.
Pls contact your TDs & ask for their support.
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***Five questions Spotlight needs to answer ***
This morning Equity members were outside Spotlight’s conference demanding answers on its purpose, its fees and its owners 👇
#TaxOnHope
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/fi...
This morning Equity members were outside Spotlight’s conference demanding answers on its purpose, its fees and its owners 👇
#TaxOnHope
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/fi...
Five questions for Spotlight | Equity
Equity members were outside Spotlight’s conference in central London on Tuesday morning, 21 October, demanding answers on its purpose, its fees and its owners.
www.equity.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
***Five questions Spotlight needs to answer ***
This morning Equity members were outside Spotlight’s conference demanding answers on its purpose, its fees and its owners 👇
#TaxOnHope
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/fi...
This morning Equity members were outside Spotlight’s conference demanding answers on its purpose, its fees and its owners 👇
#TaxOnHope
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/fi...
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Videogames performer? Join our open meeting at the National Videogames Museum Sheffield, 4 November.
Whether you’re an Equity member or not, join us to make a plan for how to change the games industry for the better.
#VideoGames
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Whether you’re an Equity member or not, join us to make a plan for how to change the games industry for the better.
#VideoGames
www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...
Videogames Network Roadshow: Sheffield | Equity
Whether you’re an Equity member or not, we want to hear about your stories of working in the industry, and make a plan together for how to change things in the videogames industry for performers.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Videogames performer? Join our open meeting at the National Videogames Museum Sheffield, 4 November.
Whether you’re an Equity member or not, join us to make a plan for how to change the games industry for the better.
#VideoGames
www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...
Whether you’re an Equity member or not, join us to make a plan for how to change the games industry for the better.
#VideoGames
www.equity.org.uk/get-involved...
Irish Equity endorses and approves the use of the UK agreement on co pro shooting in ROI. Equal T+C’s for all performers in our heavily state subsidised Fim and TV industry. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
Open Letter to the Screen Industry in Ireland: Don't Undermine Union Agreements
As the screen sector in Ireland continues to grow in size, talent, and global recognition, it is more vital than ever that we uphold the standards, protections, and rights that underpin fair and susta...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Irish Equity endorses and approves the use of the UK agreement on co pro shooting in ROI. Equal T+C’s for all performers in our heavily state subsidised Fim and TV industry. www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/op...
Ann Russell and Gerry O'Brien at the unveiling of the plaque to the late Deirdre O'Connell at the former Focus Theatre.
October 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Ann Russell and Gerry O'Brien at the unveiling of the plaque to the late Deirdre O'Connell at the former Focus Theatre.
At the recent Zebbies, Equity President Gerry O'Brien and Vice-President Jessica Freed presented the Zebbies 25 Winner of Best Theatre Script Award to Sheena Lambert!
September 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
At the recent Zebbies, Equity President Gerry O'Brien and Vice-President Jessica Freed presented the Zebbies 25 Winner of Best Theatre Script Award to Sheena Lambert!
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Regarding our Pre-Budget Submission, Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity has said:
"Irish Equity has submitted a pre-budget submission to the government in the run up to the finance debate due in a couple of weeks, 7th October 2025.
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Regarding our Pre-Budget Submission, Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity has said:
"Irish Equity has submitted a pre-budget submission to the government in the run up to the finance debate due in a couple of weeks, 7th October 2025.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Regarding our Pre-Budget Submission, Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity has said:
"Irish Equity has submitted a pre-budget submission to the government in the run up to the finance debate due in a couple of weeks, 7th October 2025.
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Regarding our Pre-Budget Submission, Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity has said:
"Irish Equity has submitted a pre-budget submission to the government in the run up to the finance debate due in a couple of weeks, 7th October 2025.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Fund Trustee Owen talks about the Irish Equity Support fund.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Fund Trustee Owen talks about the Irish Equity Support fund.
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Thank you to everyone who completed the Irish Equity survey. We were delighted with the response which we are in the process of analysing. We will have a report to share by the end of next week.
September 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Thank you to everyone who completed the Irish Equity survey. We were delighted with the response which we are in the process of analysing. We will have a report to share by the end of next week.
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to fill in our survey.
If there's anyone who didn't quite get to it yet, or if there are other colleagues who might not have seen it, please could you take a few moments to fill it out & share it with all your colleagues in the industry.
Thanks
If there's anyone who didn't quite get to it yet, or if there are other colleagues who might not have seen it, please could you take a few moments to fill it out & share it with all your colleagues in the industry.
Thanks
Thank you so much to all who've filled out the survey so far.
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
Survey on Life and Work Experiences of Actors in Ireland
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August 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to fill in our survey.
If there's anyone who didn't quite get to it yet, or if there are other colleagues who might not have seen it, please could you take a few moments to fill it out & share it with all your colleagues in the industry.
Thanks
If there's anyone who didn't quite get to it yet, or if there are other colleagues who might not have seen it, please could you take a few moments to fill it out & share it with all your colleagues in the industry.
Thanks
Thank you so much to all who've filled out the survey so far.
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
Survey on Life and Work Experiences of Actors in Ireland
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August 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thank you so much to all who've filled out the survey so far.
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
The info we're gaining helps so much in our work towards improved pay & conditions for everyone.
Please do keep sharing the survey link with all your colleagues (members or not yet), it still helps!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/irishactor...
Our team on the ground at the St John Summer Prom at Trim Castle today.
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Irish Equity Vice President, Jessica Freed; President of the Musicians' Union, Niamh Parsons; Equity Member, Jemma Curran; SIPTU Liaison, Robbie Purfield; Irish Equity Trustee & Exec Ann Russell.
L-R:
Irish Equity Vice President, Jessica Freed; President of the Musicians' Union, Niamh Parsons; Equity Member, Jemma Curran; SIPTU Liaison, Robbie Purfield; Irish Equity Trustee & Exec Ann Russell.
August 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our team on the ground at the St John Summer Prom at Trim Castle today.
L-R:
Irish Equity Vice President, Jessica Freed; President of the Musicians' Union, Niamh Parsons; Equity Member, Jemma Curran; SIPTU Liaison, Robbie Purfield; Irish Equity Trustee & Exec Ann Russell.
L-R:
Irish Equity Vice President, Jessica Freed; President of the Musicians' Union, Niamh Parsons; Equity Member, Jemma Curran; SIPTU Liaison, Robbie Purfield; Irish Equity Trustee & Exec Ann Russell.
Equity Executive Ann is at Trim Castle today representing us all & supporting the King John Summer Prom.
If you've been following our socials you'll know that the event includes a fundraiser towards the Irish Equity Support fund.
For other news, see beneath...
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If you've been following our socials you'll know that the event includes a fundraiser towards the Irish Equity Support fund.
For other news, see beneath...
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August 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Equity Executive Ann is at Trim Castle today representing us all & supporting the King John Summer Prom.
If you've been following our socials you'll know that the event includes a fundraiser towards the Irish Equity Support fund.
For other news, see beneath...
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If you've been following our socials you'll know that the event includes a fundraiser towards the Irish Equity Support fund.
For other news, see beneath...
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To all members of Irish Equity,
You will have received a link to a survey that we are conducting on the life & work experience of actors in Ireland.
Info from this survey will help us push for the protections, conditions & recognition that performers deserve.
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You will have received a link to a survey that we are conducting on the life & work experience of actors in Ireland.
Info from this survey will help us push for the protections, conditions & recognition that performers deserve.
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Survey on Life and Work Experiences of Actors in Ireland
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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August 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
To all members of Irish Equity,
You will have received a link to a survey that we are conducting on the life & work experience of actors in Ireland.
Info from this survey will help us push for the protections, conditions & recognition that performers deserve.
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You will have received a link to a survey that we are conducting on the life & work experience of actors in Ireland.
Info from this survey will help us push for the protections, conditions & recognition that performers deserve.
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"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Grimes.
Frank was a fine performer who brought a sense of vulnerability &, as a result, a humanity to all his performances. I had the great good fortune to have been a cast member of 'Strumpet City' where Frank played the young & rather
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Frank was a fine performer who brought a sense of vulnerability &, as a result, a humanity to all his performances. I had the great good fortune to have been a cast member of 'Strumpet City' where Frank played the young & rather
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August 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank Grimes.
Frank was a fine performer who brought a sense of vulnerability &, as a result, a humanity to all his performances. I had the great good fortune to have been a cast member of 'Strumpet City' where Frank played the young & rather
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Frank was a fine performer who brought a sense of vulnerability &, as a result, a humanity to all his performances. I had the great good fortune to have been a cast member of 'Strumpet City' where Frank played the young & rather
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To All Irish Equity Members:
Name change -
The Irish Equity Benevolent Fund's name has been changed to the
*Irish Equity Support Fund*
Name change -
The Irish Equity Benevolent Fund's name has been changed to the
*Irish Equity Support Fund*
August 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
To All Irish Equity Members:
Name change -
The Irish Equity Benevolent Fund's name has been changed to the
*Irish Equity Support Fund*
Name change -
The Irish Equity Benevolent Fund's name has been changed to the
*Irish Equity Support Fund*
On 8th, 9th & 10th Aug, there will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary of #Braveheart. This event in #Trim, #CoMeath is being organised by Eric Lawlor.
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Mel Gibson to visit Meath as part of 30th anniversary celebrations for Braveheart
Award-winning Hollywood actor Mel Gibson will return to Trim, Co. Meath next month for the King John Summer Prom running from August 8-10.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
On 8th, 9th & 10th Aug, there will be a celebration of the 30th anniversary of #Braveheart. This event in #Trim, #CoMeath is being organised by Eric Lawlor.
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Speaking this morning on behalf of the Executive & Membership of Irish Equity, offering our sincerest condolences & deepest sympathies to his family, friends, & all who had the good fortune to know him,
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It is with profound sadness that RTÉ announces the death of radio presenter and actor Seán Rocks. Seán died last night following a brief illness at the age of 63.
Seán is survived by his beloved Catherine and sons Christian and Morgan.
May he rest in peace.
Seán is survived by his beloved Catherine and sons Christian and Morgan.
May he rest in peace.
July 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Speaking this morning on behalf of the Executive & Membership of Irish Equity, offering our sincerest condolences & deepest sympathies to his family, friends, & all who had the good fortune to know him,
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