What is the problem AI is trying to solve? WAGES! Gerry O'Brien speaking before the vote on Aengus O Snodaigh TD's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI

Irish Equity President Gerry O Brien, Vice President Jessica Freed with members at Dail Eireann to support Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI

Irish Equity together with fellow creatives from Screen Composers Ireland, The Writers Guild and MUI at Dail Eireann in support of Aengus Ó Snodaigh's private members bill calling for protection for all artists against the threat of AI.

Passed last night - unapposed by government. Now time to act! www.rte.ie/news/politic...

Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien takes part in the Labour Youth Festival as part of the panel on Culture, the Arts and Society, which took place in Cork on Sat 4th of July.

Bookings for this FRIDAY's Youth Event close at 5pm on WEDNESDAY. If you've been thinking about it, now's the time to jump in.

Colleagues, The EU have commissioned a survey on the impact of the EU directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The legislation was intended to ensure that you received fair and proportionate remuneration for the ongoing exploitation of your work. 🧵 1/8

Irish Equity are happy to announce our first ever Irish Equity Youth Fest, happening next Friday June 19th, 11.30am -3.00pm  in Liberty Hall, Dublin. This event will provide the complete introduction to working in the industry for young actors, drama school graduates, or anyone 🧵 1/3...

#IrishEquity attending #EuroFIA conference. Three days of working with and learning from our sister unions across Europe. Your voice at the table. #UnionStrong #ColleaguesSupportingColleagues

A message from Gerry O'Brien, President of #IrishEquity Colleagues, I want to draw you attention to an important collaboration between Irish Equity Support Fund and the King John Summer Prom which takes place at Trim Castle from the 6 th to the 8 th of July 2026. 1/12

#MonthlyBulletin Welcome back Thesps to the 2nd info bulletin. Again this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors. Next month we aim to get it to you via email along with the abridged minutes of our Executive Meetings. (We’re sorry for the delay) 🧵 1/14

A message from Gerry O'Brien: Colleagues, You have received an email from Irish Equity’s section organiser, Robbie Purfield on 25th May, with regard to an important survey for all stakeholders in the film and television industry. That includes you. 🧵 1/8

A lovely tribute to Mary Carrickford (Golding) from Laurence Foster: So sad to report the death of dear Mary Golding (Carrickford). An accomplished singer and dancer, she was a doyen of Dublin Musical Theatre in the 1960s. 🧵1/4

#MonthlyBulletin Welcome to Irish Equity’s first information bulletin, the Equity Office is swamped at the moment, getting letters out to members for BIA applications, so this month the bulletin will be coming to you via Social Media and your fellow actors. 1/16

We wish to clarify payment methods for members following some commentary online. New or returning members who wish to receive documentation confirming membership will need to pay their first year of membership up front. Following the first year Part 1 of 2

Irish Equity are deeply saddened and shocked at the sad news of the sudden passing of our colleague, Gary Lydon. Gary was a much-loved member of our community, with a career that began with his professional debut in Billy Roche’s ‘A Handful of Stars’ at the Bush Theatre in London in 1988. 🧵 1/7...

Our Vice President, Jessica Freed, responded to the Irish Times by letter regarding the recent RTÉ Sonic Makeover. This thread is a copy of that letter. 🧵

Basic Income for the Arts 2026 -2026. An Important Step. A Missed Opportunity. Irish Actors’ Equity welcomes the establishment of the Basic Income for the Arts a permanent scheme. This gives participants multi-annual certainty, gives policy makers a solid research base, and is a formal 🧵 1 of 30

Today's the day! We're looking forward to welcoming our in-person contingent at Liberty Hall for 2pm start & our online contingent shortly before 2pm. A few things to remember to help the day go smoothly: 🧵1 of 3...

It's #WorldTheatreDay! We hope all our theatrical colleagues are having a great time. To celebrate, we've a wee game. There's no points, but internet glory to anyone who guesses all 3 correctly. Can you match the team members to the theatre that has a special place in their heart? 1 of 2...

We are sad to share the news of the death of our colleague & former Sector Organiser Michelle Quinn. We send our sincere condolences to Des, Sandie, Stephen, and all Michelle's family. rip.ie/death-notice...

To all my Irish Equity colleagues please be aware that today is the last day for registration to attend the Irish Equity AGM on Sunday. If you are in benefit you will have received an email with a link to register. If you have any problems contact the Equity office. 1 of 2...

President of #IrishEquity Gerry O'Brien wrote this morning: "Judge Hathorn has left the Gaiety. I have just finished an amazing run with the incredible cast of 'The Crucible' in the Gaiety Theatre. Played to packed houses & amazing response. Now preparing for 🧵

We are grateful to the KJSummerProm.ie for choosing to support the Irish Equity Support Fund. The fund exists to help our members through difficult times. The process is completely confidential & all in benefit members can apply for support.

🧵In a post on Facebook this evening, Irish Equity President Gerry O'Brien wrote: "To all my Irish Equity colleagues, Just a reminder that your AGM will take place on Sunday 29th March, that's just a week away. The venue is Liberty Hall theatre.

Members, Don't forget: AGM - 29th Mar - 2pm Registration is *open* Register before: 25 Mar - 5pm #UnionStrong #UnionProud #AGM

With the AGM coming up on 29th March, it is time to remember our Irish Equity friends & colleagues who passed away in the last 12mts. We want to make sure that we remember all who passed, so we would appreciate it if you could contact the Irish Equity office, or reply to us here, 1/2...

A screenshot of Irish Equity's Facebook post of 1 hour ago. Black text on white reads: "IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR IRISH EQUITY MEMBERS. Motions to the AGM - Motions can now be submitted and any member wishing to submit a Motion to the AGM can do so by emailing the Motion Part 1 of 4...

Writing on social media today, our President, Gerry O'Brien wrote: "Interesting this should pop up today on my feed given the remarks in the Dáil yesterday by Simon Harris. Pt 1/5...

Vice President Jessica Freed and Equity Trustee Ann Russell were delighted to meet all the #BlueTeapotTheatreCompany actors and facilitators today in Galway. What a fantastic, talented group, every one of them a member of Irish Equity. 1/2...

Huge congratulations to Jessie Buckley, on her Golden Globe award for Best Female Actor in HAMNET - an extraordinary performance from a truly exceptional actor.

On behalf of the executive and membership of Irish Equity we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family of our beloved colleague David Heap. 🧵1/7

Members of Irish Equity at our recent Christmas get together. Thank you so much for coming!

"At Irish Equity's Christmas drop-in at the #PeacockTheatre last night, these three amigos got together. Frank Melia, Gerry O'Brien, & Laurence Foster first got together in 1971 as part of the cast of 'The Barrett's of Wimpole Street' in the Gate Theatre. 🧵1/4

It’s a landslide! The results are in, and Equity members have made their position clear with a 99.6% YES vote. They are prepared and ready to take action to secure AI protections. www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/pe...

This THURSDAY is the Equity Christmas Party. REMEMBER: We are in the *Peacock* Bar, NOT the usual place (owing to electrical work). Please make sure you registered at the link in the email you were sent about it. Give us a shout if you need help.

This THURSDAY! Have you registered?

The Emma O'Kane Bursary is an award for independent artists who want to think beyond the boundaries of their art form and practice and to explore dance or a physical language in their work. 1/2...

In 2021 #IrishEquity applied to our sister org. #SIPTU & got their promise that every #InternationalDisabledPeoplesDay from then on, the pagoda roof of liberty hall will be lit purple in support of the #PurpleLights campaign. We are proud to be able to support #PurpleLights25 again tonight. 1/4

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and we are focusing on the importance of access, inclusion, empowerment, pride, dignity and acceptance. Join us in celebrating the achievements and contributions of performers with disabilities to our industry and world.

A date for your diary! 18th December, details to follow!

It is a huge relief that the European Court of Justice has rejected the demand by Denmark and Sweden to annul the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive. A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume... 1/2

Irish Equity Exec Shane Griffin speaking at this week's SIPTU conference.

1/6 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. 1/6

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

“At a basic level, it should not be too much to expect recipients of tax relief to comply with copyright law". sinnfein.ie/news/sinn-fe...

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.

***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...