Corporate Governance
The Board and Executive of Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are accountable for the proper management of the organisation and have adopted a corporate governance regime in accordance with best practice.
The corporate governance framework typically comprises elements of legislation, regulation, self-regulatory arrangements, voluntary codes, commitments and business practices that have evolved within the organisation.
Corporate Policies
Irish Film Board Act, 1980
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board was established by Section 3 of the Irish Film Board Act 1980 to assist and encourage the development of a film industry in the state; to empower the Board to provide investments, grants, loans and guarantees of loans for the making of films in the state; to define other powers and functions and to provide for other connected matters.
Corporate Governance Framework
The Framework consists of a suite of governance documents which sets out how Screen Ireland conducts its business.
Code of Business Conduct
The code applies to all members of the Board and employees of the Agency, together with consultants, advisers and their employees.
Oversight Agreement
This Oversight Agreement is a written statement between the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (the Minister) and Screen Ireland to define the respective roles and responsibilities of the Minister and Screen Ireland.
Protected Disclosures Policy
This policy outlines for staff how to raise general concerns about possible improprieties in the conduct of the Agency’s business, whether in matters of financial reporting or other malpractices, at the earliest opportunity and in an appropriate way. Relevant Persons can make a protected disclosure in writing to protecteddisclosures@screenireland.ie.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating any forms of discrimination, particularly those which are defined under the terms of the Employment Equality Acts, 1998 - 2004. Screen Ireland is committed to implementing equal opportunities in all its policies, practices and procedures, without discrimination on any grounds.
Child Safeguarding Statement
The Children First Act 2015 requires organisations that are providers of 'relevant services' under the Act to publish a Child Safeguarding Statement.
Ethics in Public Office
Screen Ireland is subject to the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 & the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (known together as "The Ethics Acts"). Members of Screen Ireland’s Board (known as "Designated Directors" under the Acts) and certain members of staff occupying "Designated Positions of Employment" have obligations under the Ethics Acts to make an annual Statement of Interests (or a Statement of Nil Interests if applicable). Full details of such obligations are notified to the relevant Board members and staff each year by the Board Secretary. For more information visit the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO).
Finance & Procurement
Procurement Policy
The purpose of this document is to establish a common approach for purchasing in Screen Ireland and to ensure that there is complete clarity in the arrangements we have for purchasing Goods and Services.
Procurement Policies and Procedures Manual 2015
Purchase Orders for €20,000 or above are available below
Purchase Orders for €20,000 or above 2018 - 2020
Customer Service
Customer Action Plan
Our Customer Action Plan sets out in clear and unambiguous terms how we intend to ensure that we can continue to provide all our customers with the highest possible level of service.
Customer Service Charter & Customer Service Charter Brochure
Our Customer Charter details the standards of service that customers can expect to receive when they contact us in person, in writing or by phone.