Government asks for “another 24 hours” on nightlife sector reopening plan
“I’m confident we will find a solution.” Minister for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin has asked for patience from the public as confusion still reigns over how live events and nightclubs can operate from this coming weekend. Tuesday’s formal announcement from the Government saw the outlining of updated restrictions – all of which are available […]
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Here’s what you can and can’t do from Friday as restrictions change
Friday is not quite ‘Freedom Day’, after all… After much speculation, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has outlined the state of the country’s reopening plan for this forthcoming Friday, 22 October. The official announcement has been met with a certain degree of confusion, particularly with regard to indoor activities such as nightclubs, pubs and gigs. “There are […]
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Confusion reigns over social distancing element to nightclub reopening plan
“There are going to be anomalies and there are going to be contradictions,” noted Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Having finally made the highly-anticipated announcement surrounding the proposed full lifting of restrictions this Friday, the Government has quickly had to address some significant confusion. In line with Tuesday’s announcement, the entertainment sector may proceed with reopening as […]
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CONFIRMED: Nightclubs to reopen, weddings at full capacity and Covid Passes to remain
“The progress we have made over the last year is real, tangible and has to be protected.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease from this coming Friday, 22 October, and, perhaps more crucially at this point, the restrictions that will remain in place. Normal opening hours are set to […]
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22 October reopening not guaranteed as Micheál Martin warns “pandemic has not gone away”
“That is a matter of concern.” The Taoiseach has warned that the major easing of restrictions planned for 22 October can’t be guaranteed as the “pandemic has not gone away”. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Micheál Martin has said that a final decision on reopening will not be made until next week. He said there are […]
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Musicians say reintroduction of restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of clubs reopening
They said any restrictions which reduce the confidence in socialising would have a “detrimental effect” to the industry. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) have said that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of nightclubs reopening on 22 October. With the industry set for a full reopening in just […]
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