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New media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, formally established; Broadcasting Authority of Ireland officially dissolved |
| 15 Mar 2023 | The new media regulator Coimisiún na Meán (Media Commission) has been formally established in Ireland. |
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Deadline approaching for French & Ireland Co-Production Workshop at the Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film 2023 |
| 08 Mar 2023 | The news of the workshop follows the signing of a co-production treaty for cinematographic works as of December 2022, allowing the two countries of Ireland and France to collaborate directly with each other. |
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Historic milestone for Irish film industry as Cinematic Co-Production Agreement signed between France and Ireland |
| 13 Dec 2022 | An Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the French Republic on Cinematographic Co-Production was signed in Paris this week. |
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Content levy nears reality for screen sector as legislation enters final stages of Government review |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Screen Ireland and the industry group of stakeholders advocating for the proposed content levy have welcomed the positive position adopted by the Minister Catherine Martin in recognising the vital role of independent producers with respect to the levy plans that reached its report and final stages in the Dáil on Wednesday. |
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Government appoint new Chairpersons to the Boards of RTÉ and TG4 |
| 29 Nov 2022 | The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, has announced the appointment of new Chairs for the Boards of RTÉ and TG4, who will both serve 5 year terms. |
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Ministers Donohoe and Martin launch new Tax Credit for Digital Games |
| 21 Nov 2022 | An Irish Tax Credit for Digital Games has been launched by the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media, Catherine Martin TD. |
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Westmeath County Councillors vote in favour of Hammerlake Studios in Mullingar |
| 21 Sep 2022 | The first phase of a major film and television studio in Mullingar has been greenlit following a success vote within the Westmeath County Council. |
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Virgin Media Television secures rights to upcoming UEFA and FIFA international football campaigns |
| 23 May 2022 | Virgin Media television has confirmed that it has secured a deal for multi-platform rights to the UEFA Nations League and UEFA Nations League Finals from 2022-2025, UEFA European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2024 and European Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
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Vacancies for three candidates on the TG4 Board announced by Stateboards.ie |
| 12 May 2022 | Vacancies for three suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the TG4 Board have been announced by Stateboards.ie. |
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Treasure Entertainment acquires rights to international bestseller The Glorious Guinness Girls |
| 12 Jan 2022 | Irish production company Treasure Entertainment has optioned international bestseller The Glorious Guinness Girls, the fifth novel by bestselling author Emily Hourican, published by Hachette. |
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Online Consultation for pilot Basic Income for the Arts launched by Minister Martin |
| 06 Jan 2022 | Ahead of applications opening for the pilot scheme being made available for artists and creative arts workers to support their practices, Minister Martin has announced a scheduled online consultation for the public. |
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John McGrane appointed Irish Film Institute’s new Chair of the Board |
| 15 Dec 2021 | The Irish Film Institute (IFI) has announced the appointment of John McGrane as incoming Chair of the Board. |
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CREW secures planning for new Creative Industries Innovation Hub at GMIT Cluain Mhuire Campus |
| 08 Dec 2021 | CREW has been given the green light by Galway City Council to proceed with its proposed planning permission and development of an innovation hub on the GMIT Cluain Mhuire Campus. |
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Dancing With The Stars producer Larry Bass resigns from RTÉ Board after eight weeks |
| 21 Sep 2021 | ShinAwil CEO Larry Bass has resigned from the board of RTÉ just eight weeks into his term. |
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Irish Famine film Arracht optioned by Hurt Locker producer for Hollywood remake |
| 27 Aug 2021 | Following on from the films critical acclaim, award wins, and selection as Ireland’s official entry for the 2021 Oscars® Arracht has now been optioned by Smuggler and Kingsgate Films for a Hollywood remake. |
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Victoria Smurfit and Freedom Films to adapt Frankie Sheehan novels as returning crime series |
| 19 Aug 2021 | Irish actor/producer Victoria Smurfit has teamed up with LA-based Freedom Films to acquire the rights to Irish author Olivia Kiernan’s DCS Frankie Sheehan novel series. |
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Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios acquired by Hackman Capital Partners |
| 16 Aug 2021 | The acquisition of two of Ireland’s largest and most iconic film studios, Ardmore Studios, Bray Co Wicklow and Troy Studios, Castletroy, Co Limerick, has been announced by the world’s leading media real estate and studio services organisation; a joint venture of Hackman Capital Partners and its affiliate The MBS Group, and Square Mile Capital Management. |
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Five new board members appointed by Irish Film Institute across film practice, education, and innovation |
| 07 Jul 2021 | The Irish Film Institute (IFI) has announced the appointments of five new members to the IFI Board of Directors - Dr Zélie Asava, Claire McHugh, Rebecca O'Flanagan, Tadhg O'Sullivan and Prof. Maria Pramaggiore. |
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RTÉ extends UEFA Champions League rights for 2021-2024 cycle |
| 27 May 2021 | The UEFA Champions League Final and Tuesday night highlights have also been added to live Tuesday night rights held by RTÉ. |
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Amazon in talks to acquire MGM Studios in $9 billion takeover |
| 18 May 2021 | Global tech giant Amazon is reported to be preparing a $9 billion (€7.37b) takeover bid of one of Hollywood’s most famous studios, MGM. |
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