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...

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...

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.

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!

irishequity.ie/read-the-iri... 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. 🧵1/4..

Our Pre-budget submission is now available as a pdf: irishequity.ie/wp-content/u...

Fund Trustee Owen talks about the Irish Equity Support fund. 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.

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

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...

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.

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... 🧵1 of 2

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. 🧵1 of 2

"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 🧵1 of 2

To All Irish Equity Members: Name change - The Irish Equity Benevolent Fund's name has been changed to the *Irish Equity Support Fund*