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Actors to submit petition at Dáil tomorrow calling for an end to film industry exploitation

A petition calling for the recommendations of an Oireachtas report on the operation of the Section 481 tax credit for film makers will be handed to the Government at Leinster House tomorrow. Irish Equity president, Gerry O’Brien, will submit the petition … [Read More...]

Irish Equity solidarity rally

Irish Equity members held a solidarity rally on Saturday 19th August in support of the SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strike, it took place at the Wolfe Tone monument on St. Stephen’s Green. … [Read More...]

Irish Equity stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America

Dear Members Please be advised that Irish Equity stands in solidarity with both SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America. We believe that, collectively, we have reached a pivotal juncture within the industry worldwide where we must … [Read More...]

Irish Equity represents Professionals in the live performance and theatre sector in the Republic of Ireland. Membership is open to the following professional categories: Actors; Theatre Directors; Stage Managers; Dancers; Designers – Costume, Set and Lighting; Theatre Makers; Theatre Practitioners and Stunt performers. Irish Equity members elect their own Executive at the Irish Equity AGM to manage the affairs of the union and it operates as part of the Services Industrial Professional & Technical Union.