The Ivors Academy welcome Sinn Féin motion "to protect the livelihoods of Irish songwriters and composers in the age of generative AI"

The Ivors Academy have called for the Irish government to support the Dáil motion to protect Irish songwriters and composers.

The sustained combined efforts of The Ivors Academy, IMRO and the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland to strengthen protections for artists is reflected by the motion put forward by Sinn Féin TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

It comes after The Ivors Academy previously called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to use the EU presidency to introduce protections from AI for artists.

The motion urges the government to lead European action on creators' rights during Ireland's EU Presidency, including holding a conference on copyright and AI. It seeks "to introduce legislation to ensure fair remuneration, licensing, opt-outs and legal protections for creators."

It demands support of human creativity by creating more public funding for the arts as well as campaigning for a representation from the Arts sector on the AI Advisory Council.

"It's vital that the government backs us on this motion to protect Irish songwriters and composers from the misuse of generative AI," Danny O'Donoghue from The Script said. "We must stand up for the creators who have dedicated their lives to this craft which is the foundation of Irish culture and give them what they deserve - their consent, fair pay and transparency."

Founded in 1944, The Ivors Academy is a not-for-profit organisation for songwriters and composers – which celebrates the craft and exceptional achievements of songwriters with the annual Ivor Novello Awards. The launch of The Ivors Academy in Ireland was announced earlier this year.

"Since launching The Ivors Academy in Ireland," Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy added, "we've been committed to ensuring music creators have a stronger voice in shaping policy."

The motion will be presented to the Dáil on Tuesday, July 14.