Irish Equity
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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.
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!
September 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Fund Trustee Owen talks about the Irish Equity Support fund.
Apologies re captions. Please message for support if you would normally use them.
Apologies re captions. Please message for support if you would normally use them.
September 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Fund Trustee Owen talks about the Irish Equity Support fund.
Apologies re captions. Please message for support if you would normally use them.
Apologies re captions. Please message for support if you would normally use them.
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.
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.
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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All members in benefiiwill receive the link in their inboxes on Friday.
Top tip for a smooth day on Sunday:
* Make sure your device you connect with has a display name we can identify you by.
As ever, if you need any help etc, please give us a shout.
Top tip for a smooth day on Sunday:
* Make sure your device you connect with has a display name we can identify you by.
As ever, if you need any help etc, please give us a shout.
July 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
All members in benefiiwill receive the link in their inboxes on Friday.
Top tip for a smooth day on Sunday:
* Make sure your device you connect with has a display name we can identify you by.
As ever, if you need any help etc, please give us a shout.
Top tip for a smooth day on Sunday:
* Make sure your device you connect with has a display name we can identify you by.
As ever, if you need any help etc, please give us a shout.
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BASIC INCOME FOR THE ARTS - 6 MONTH EXTENSION ANNOUNCED.
Recipients will continue to receive weekly payments until February 2026.
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (19th June) announced a six-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA)
BASIC INCOME FOR THE ARTS - 6 MONTH EXTENSION ANNOUNCED.
Recipients will continue to receive weekly payments until February 2026.
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (19th June) announced a six-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA)
June 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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BASIC INCOME FOR THE ARTS - 6 MONTH EXTENSION ANNOUNCED.
Recipients will continue to receive weekly payments until February 2026.
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (19th June) announced a six-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA)
BASIC INCOME FOR THE ARTS - 6 MONTH EXTENSION ANNOUNCED.
Recipients will continue to receive weekly payments until February 2026.
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (19th June) announced a six-month extension to the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA)
A big thank you to all our members who showed up to the #RaiseTheRoof rally in Dublin this evening. Thanks also to President Gerry O'Brien, Deputy President Jessica Freed, & Gerry Cannon for representing the Executive, & to @robertpurfield.bsky.social SIPTU sector organiser.
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A big thank you to all our members who showed up to the #RaiseTheRoof rally in Dublin this evening. Thanks also to President Gerry O'Brien, Deputy President Jessica Freed, & Gerry Cannon for representing the Executive, & to @robertpurfield.bsky.social SIPTU sector organiser.
We've had some requests to the office (thank you - letting us know what you want always helps!) for our President's recent email to also be put out on social media so the knowledge can be shared.
Transcription of the images follows in the thread below.
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Transcription of the images follows in the thread below.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We've had some requests to the office (thank you - letting us know what you want always helps!) for our President's recent email to also be put out on social media so the knowledge can be shared.
Transcription of the images follows in the thread below.
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Transcription of the images follows in the thread below.
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At the Daíl today with Irish Equity President Gerry O'Brien to support Sinn Féin spokesperson for the arts Aengus O'Snodaigh's private members Bill supporting equal terms and conditions for Irish Performers in the Audiovisual Industry.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
June 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
At the Daíl today with Irish Equity President Gerry O'Brien to support Sinn Féin spokesperson for the arts Aengus O'Snodaigh's private members Bill supporting equal terms and conditions for Irish Performers in the Audiovisual Industry.
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
#UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues
"In Ireland we take pride in the arts, the soft power it holds, but for those trying to make a living in the arts, it is anything but romantic.
To paraphrase the late Samuel Beckett:
I can't go on, but of course we must go on. We must go out and organise."
~ Adrian Kane, Divisional Org. SIPTU.
To paraphrase the late Samuel Beckett:
I can't go on, but of course we must go on. We must go out and organise."
~ Adrian Kane, Divisional Org. SIPTU.
May 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"In Ireland we take pride in the arts, the soft power it holds, but for those trying to make a living in the arts, it is anything but romantic.
To paraphrase the late Samuel Beckett:
I can't go on, but of course we must go on. We must go out and organise."
~ Adrian Kane, Divisional Org. SIPTU.
To paraphrase the late Samuel Beckett:
I can't go on, but of course we must go on. We must go out and organise."
~ Adrian Kane, Divisional Org. SIPTU.
Irish Equity proud to attend the unfurling of the new Equity banner for the Northern Ireland council. This beautiful banner is filled with the symbolism of our creatives including a reference to the all Ireland co operation between our two unions. It was designed by Laura Nelson.
May 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Irish Equity proud to attend the unfurling of the new Equity banner for the Northern Ireland council. This beautiful banner is filled with the symbolism of our creatives including a reference to the all Ireland co operation between our two unions. It was designed by Laura Nelson.
Congratulations, Louis Rolston, a long time colleague in the Equity struggle on being presented with honourary membership after a career as an activist for performers. A great supporter of Irish Equity over our years of cross-border cooperation. Well done, Louis.
May 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations, Louis Rolston, a long time colleague in the Equity struggle on being presented with honourary membership after a career as an activist for performers. A great supporter of Irish Equity over our years of cross-border cooperation. Well done, Louis.
Pres Gerry O’Brien at the Equity UK conference in Derry. Taking the opportunity to congratulate Equity UK Gen Sec Paul Fleming on his recent re-election.
Adrian Kane, SIPTU gave a keynote speech that was extremely well received in the Guildhall, home to premiere of Brian Friel's 'Translations'
Adrian Kane, SIPTU gave a keynote speech that was extremely well received in the Guildhall, home to premiere of Brian Friel's 'Translations'
May 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Pres Gerry O’Brien at the Equity UK conference in Derry. Taking the opportunity to congratulate Equity UK Gen Sec Paul Fleming on his recent re-election.
Adrian Kane, SIPTU gave a keynote speech that was extremely well received in the Guildhall, home to premiere of Brian Friel's 'Translations'
Adrian Kane, SIPTU gave a keynote speech that was extremely well received in the Guildhall, home to premiere of Brian Friel's 'Translations'
Congrats!
Paul W Fleming has been re-elected as General Secretary of Equity with 81% of the vote.
“It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. Members chose a loud, proud, and radical vision for Equity, and I won’t let you down.”
www.equity.org.uk/.../equity-r....
Paul W Fleming has been re-elected as General Secretary of Equity with 81% of the vote.
“It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. Members chose a loud, proud, and radical vision for Equity, and I won’t let you down.”
www.equity.org.uk/.../equity-r....
May 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Congrats!
Paul W Fleming has been re-elected as General Secretary of Equity with 81% of the vote.
“It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. Members chose a loud, proud, and radical vision for Equity, and I won’t let you down.”
www.equity.org.uk/.../equity-r....
Paul W Fleming has been re-elected as General Secretary of Equity with 81% of the vote.
“It’s an overwhelming honour to be re-elected as General Secretary of Equity. Members chose a loud, proud, and radical vision for Equity, and I won’t let you down.”
www.equity.org.uk/.../equity-r....
Thank you to every member who showed up today and to all the membership for your consistent and relentless support.
April 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you to every member who showed up today and to all the membership for your consistent and relentless support.
Registration for AGM closes *TODAY* at 5pm
Please make sure you've registered via the link in the email.
If it's giving you any hassles, let us know as soon as you can & we will help as best we can.
Please make sure you've registered via the link in the email.
If it's giving you any hassles, let us know as soon as you can & we will help as best we can.
April 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Registration for AGM closes *TODAY* at 5pm
Please make sure you've registered via the link in the email.
If it's giving you any hassles, let us know as soon as you can & we will help as best we can.
Please make sure you've registered via the link in the email.
If it's giving you any hassles, let us know as soon as you can & we will help as best we can.
Registration for AGM 2025 *CLOSE* tomorrow (Thursday 24th Apr).
Please make sure you register to attend through the link in the email all members received.
You can choose to attend in person or digitally.
Give us a shout if you are having any problems with registering. We'll help.
#UnionStrong
Please make sure you register to attend through the link in the email all members received.
You can choose to attend in person or digitally.
Give us a shout if you are having any problems with registering. We'll help.
#UnionStrong
April 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Registration for AGM 2025 *CLOSE* tomorrow (Thursday 24th Apr).
Please make sure you register to attend through the link in the email all members received.
You can choose to attend in person or digitally.
Give us a shout if you are having any problems with registering. We'll help.
#UnionStrong
Please make sure you register to attend through the link in the email all members received.
You can choose to attend in person or digitally.
Give us a shout if you are having any problems with registering. We'll help.
#UnionStrong