Netflix and other streaming services should pay levy to fund Irish content, Dáil committee recommends

Screen Producers Ireland say the move could a raise a minimum of €23m in additional funding for the creation of original Irish content. File Picture: PA

A levy on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime should be introduced to fund independent Irish productions, a Dáil committee has recommended.

The move has been welcomed by Screen Producers Ireland, who say it could a raise a minimum of €23m in additional funding for the creation of original Irish content.