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Indoor events to end at 8pm and reduced capacity for concerts, cinema and sporting events from Monday
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a number of new Covid restrictions this evening.
Minister announces €50 million boost for live entertainment with extra €3 million for pantos
Leo Varadkar said a decision will be made today or tomorrow on a support scheme for businesses affected by new restrictions.
Opinion: Today's announcement was a shambles - the live events sector is now on its knees
Concert promoter Shane Dunne reacts to the latest government announcement on the live events sector.
First cuts to Pandemic Unemployment Payment rates take effect from today
Students who have been availing of the scheme will receive their final payments today.
Gigs to return next week with 60% indoor limit - but no full return of nightclubs until late October
Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed details of the next phase of reopening society in a speech this evening.
Unwinding of Covid-19 restrictions to begin next week, says Minister McGrath
The live entertainment industry has expressed anger over a date for reopening not being finalised.
Music industry warns of 'ticking time bomb' as PUP cuts set to kick in next month
Today the Cabinet sub-committee is meeting to discuss the roadmap for the next phase of reopening.
From full steam ahead to cancelled: How are other countries handling concerts and festivals?
Pressure is mounting on the government to review the restrictions on live music events in Ireland.
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
The Taoiseach, Tánasite and the chief medical officer have been invited to attend a meeting with live entertainment reps.
Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August
Simon Coveney said today that the sector would have more certainty soon.
Entertainment Industry group 'disappointed' after meeting with Minister
Musicians and entertainers want the government to set a timeline for when live events can return.
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Younger people are more likely to think concerts should be allowed to take place in 2021.
The majority of people think live music events should go ahead this year, according to a new opinion poll
Three in 10 people disagree, citing concerns about Covid-19
Younger people are more likely to think concerts should take place, Órla Ryan writes
Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines
'We need a plan': Live events are happening in Ireland - but it's not all plain sailing
We speak to promoters and venues putting on gigs in the new era of live performance.
Ticket touts: President signs into law bill banning above price resales
Penalties including a fine of up to €100,000 or up to two years imprisonment face anyone caught defying the Sale of Tickets Bill 2021.
'We're confident the festival can take place': Electric Picnic announces new dates for September
The three-day festival is set to run from 24 to 26 September.
Electric Picnic creators awarded nearly half a million euro for live summer events
Music, theatre and spoken-word events – plus a musical at Tayto Park – are receiving funding through live performance scheme.
Here is the full list of pilot music and sport events confirmed for June and July
Some large pilot concerts and matches, plus smaller outdoor events, are lined up for next month.
Poll: Would you attend a test live event in June?
Concerts, comedy and theatre might start a phased return next month.
Ticket touting law to be approved by Cabinet as all eyes look towards summer
The law will ban the above price resale of tickets for live events, Christina Finn reports.
The law - to be approved at Cabinet - will ban the above price resale of tickets for live events, Christina Finn reports.
While there's no imminent return likely for large outdoor events, ministers are hopeful of further easing next month.
Stephen Donnelly is also expected to give Cabinet an update on the vaccine rollout at today's meeting.
Tánaiste backs school catch-up plan for students during summer months
Pfizer CEO says third vaccine dose will 'likely be needed within six to 12 months'
Ticketmaster to remove exclusivity clauses from contracts with venues after agreement with regulator
Ticketmaster denied breaching competition law arising from the CCPC’s investigation but has agreed to a number of measures.
Ticketmaster commits to addressing regulator concerns but denies breaching competition law as part of lengthy probe
In 2017, the CCPC began an investigation in relation to the ticket sales and the operation of ticketing services for live events.
'Creative lifeblood of Ireland': Events industry pens open letter on impact of Covid-19 on the sector
The open letter is part of the national awareness week for the live entertainment and event industry in Ireland.