Filming Application Form

All productions should provide Wexford County Council evidence of insurance we will require:

• Submission of Public Liability Insurance indemnifying Wexford County Council up to €6.5million will be required. Proof of Employers Liability of €13 million may be requested for some productions.
• The applicant is responsible for all and any claims that may arise directly from their application to film.
• The production company will be expected to indemnify any third party property owners, whose property is intended for use as a film location, against any claims or proceedings arising directly from any injury to persons or damage to property as a result of the activities of the production company or its agents.

Additional Terms and Conditions may be added to your production once full details of the filming request is received.

• Your insurance policy must state that it gives Specific indemnity for Wexford County Council for €6.5 million.
• Filmmakers must ensure that Wexford County Council is kept fully informed of the intentions of the production company.
• Productions should nominate a member of crew to liaise with the relevant agencies and services. That person should be an experienced Location Manager or Unit Production Manager, where possible.
• It is recognised that audiovisual production companies must act in a responsible and professional manner. However, all producers need to take their surroundings into consideration and must not;
  • Obstruct others from carrying out their business;
  • Cause a disturbance or safety hazard or impede the mobility of pedestrians, goods or services without adequate prior consultation.
  • Wexford County Council has a duty of care towards residents and businesses and will exercise control if a particular production is causing an unreasonable nuisance.
  • The selection of film locations that may have the potential to affect normal traffic flow should only be done in consultation with An Garda Síochána and Wexford County Council’s Roads and Traffic Department.
  • An Garda Síochána and Wexford County Council have the right to terminate any permits granted, should prior agreements not be adhered to.
• Notice must be submitted to Wexford County Council prior to commencement of filming.
• Wexford County Council & Screen Wexford must be credited in the production titles for their assistance in the making of the programme/film/series and the Wexford Co.Co. & Screen Wexford logo included where possible. Logos can be provided by Screen Wexford.
• Any additional requirements of the statutory agencies must be resolved directly with them prior to holding of the filming.
• The requirements of Wexford County Council's Building Control Section, must be complied with in full and certificate of the event structural engineer, in relation to the erection of temporary structures.
• Filming to take place at the stated locations, dates and times only.
• There must be no obstruction of access or egress to retail or other premises Noise levels should not be considered a nuisance and consideration must be given any noise sensitive premises in the area.
• No litter to be created as a result of the filming Noise should be kept to a minimum and generators should be baffled or integrated with the location vehicle.
• Crew members should keep access to surrounding homes and businesses clear at all times
• If required all road closures must be applied for and agreed in advance of the filming. Parking permits and suspension of parking if required must be applied for and permits granted prior to commencement of filming.
• Positioning of vehicle applications if required, must be made and granted prior to commencement of filming.
• There must be no interference with vehicular or pedestrian traffic unless specifically applied for and a Traffic Management Plan is received and approved by An Garda Siochana and Wexford County Council.
• Only essential services and prop vehicles to be parked at location. Cast, crew and talent parking should be arranged off site.
• All consultation with businesses/residents and other premises to be complete prior to commencement of filming.
• The applicant must satisfy themselves that the person responsible for drawing up and implementing the Health and Safety Statement and Risk Assessment Plan for their filming is competent to do so. Sole responsibility lies with the applicant to ensure that all elements of plans are carried out as stated in the documentation submitted to Wexford County Council for the duration of the event.
• Wexford County Council bears no responsibility for the management of safety for the duration of the filming
• Any use of drones must comply with standards as outlined by the IAA and EU Regulations. In addition to this Wexford County Council will require:
  • Proof of permission from the IAA in restricted airspace
  • Evidence of drone operations licence
  • Non-EU pilots must obtain an EU licence to fly in Ireland
  • Evidence of insurance Insurance with specific indemnity to Wexford County Council for €6.5m within the Public Liability.
  • Risk Assessment
• The applicant must comply with all Health and Safety Legislation, the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005, Health and Welfare at work Act (Construction) 2013, Health and Welfare at work Act (General) 2007, Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003. All regulations made there under, and all other relevant legislation, regulations and approved Codes of Practice, to ensure the safe running of this production.
• This decision does not apply to private land or property outside the jurisdiction of Wexford County Council.

NOTE: All information is being shared with the consent of the applicants in order to process the application for permission or in the event contact must be made directly with the production team.