Irish Equity representatives held a high level meeting with officials in the Department of An Taoiseach, yesterday (Thursday, 23rd May), to discuss improvements to the taxation and social welfare system for actors. The meeting was also attended by officials from the Department of Finance and Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. At the meeting, Irish Equity representatives called for changes that will increase the support and respect for actors to enable them to make a living and have long, rewarding careers.