Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
257. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if venues will be allowed to host live music sessions under level 2 restrictions provided enhanced physical distancing and proper hygiene protocols are in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40139/20]
View answerUnder the Government’s living with Covid-19 plan attendances at organised indoor gathering are allowed in limited numbers when the country is at Level 1 or at Level 2 of the measures in place to keep us all safe. In this case organised indoor and outdoor gatherings are those having controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager such as events in theatres or other arts events.
In the case of indoor events under Level 2, up to 50 patrons are permitted and in pods or groups of up to 6 if appropriate, with arrangements to ensure no intermingling of groups. Up to 100 patrons are permitted for larger venues where strict 2 metre seated social distancing and one-way controls for entry and exit can be implemented.
In the case of organised outdoor gatherings under Level 2, up to 100 patrons are permitted for the majority of venues and up to 200 patrons for outdoor stadia or other fixed outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000 (with robust protective measures as per sectoral guidance).
For very large purpose built event facilities (for example: stadia, auditoriums, conference or event centres) specific guidance is being developed for indoor and outdoor gatherings with the relevant sectors to take account of size and different conditions for larger events.
Further information on Level 2 can be accessed on the gov.ie website at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/18e18-level-2/.
