At last, clarification has been offered.
After almost two days of uncertainty, the Government has clarified that cinemas and theatres can have up to 50 people at events.
On Wednesday night, the Department of Health said that no more than six people could attend indoor cultural events and no more than 15 can attend outdoor cultural events.
This came as a complete contradiction to what the Department of Art appeared to say earlier in the day.
However, in a statement from the Taoiseach’s office on Thursday morning, the Government said that museums, cinemas, theatres and art galleries are deemed to be controlled environments once they have appropriate protective measures in place, such as social distancing between people.
It said that these venues can continue to operate, once appropriate physical distancing and all other protective measures are able to be established, and that a maximum of 50 people can be in attendance.
However, individual groupings attending these venues must be limited to six people from no more than three households.
Particular attention has been given to the Government’s position on indoor concerts, after the Government on Tuesday confirmed that spectators would not be allowed sporting events until 13 September at the earliest.
You can read more about the new Covid guidelines here.
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