Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2020
81. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if wedding music can be allowed under the current restrictions (details supplied); if she will provide clarify on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42205/20]
View answerIn line with the recent decision of the Government in regard to restrictions applying at present under Level 3, no live or loud music is permitted at indoor events – including at wedding receptions. Accordingly, performances by wedding bands at receptions are not currently permitted.
Each level of the Plan for Living with Covid-19 contains a “basket” of measures which are intended, collectively, to contribute to lowering risk of transmission in alignment with the risk level at that time. The risk level at this time has meant that some activities have not been allowed such as live music at weddings.
Further guidance on weddings is available in the Fáilte Ireland’s published operational Guidelines for Re-Opening Hotels & Guesthouses (page 40) which is available on their website https://covid19.failteireland.ie/operational-guidelines/hotel-guesthouses/
