First Report on Cultural Impact of Section 481 Tax Incentive for the Creative Screen Industry published by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

The Cultural Dividend Generated by Ireland’s Section 481 Film and Television Incentive is the first report of its kind and examines the impact that Section 481 has delivered for Irish society, for audiences at home and abroad, and for professionals working in the creative screen industry in Ireland. The cultural dividend is the collective value of the cultural impact and industry... Read more...

Animation sector welcomes extension of critical tax relief

Animation Ireland, the organisation representing Irish animation studios, has welcomed the extension of the critical Section 481 tax relief beyond 2024 which will safeguard the future of the sector. The tax relief has been crucial in attracting global animation, film and television companies to produce content in Ireland. Commenting on Animation Ireland’s appeal to the Government, Chief Executive Ronan McCabe... Read more...