Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
914. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date her Department has identified as the reopening date for cinemas; the restrictions which will be in place in respect of the operation of cinemas in terms of social distancing and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12735/20]
View answerThe third phase of lifting the public health restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus took effect from 29 June 2020. Cinemas are included in the list of cultural venues that may open from that date. Reopening is subject to the Phase 3 and Phase 4 restrictions on numbers for indoor public gatherings as well as other important public health advice including in relation to social distancing. As the country continues to reopen, every step will be guided by scientific evidence and public health advice, including in relation to any restrictions in place.
