Restaurateurs criticise dual music licences

Restaurateurs have criticised plans to issue a single licence to business owners allowing them to play music on their premises. They say the development is useless if licences aren’t cheaper.

The Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and Phonographic Performance Ireland (PPI) announced plans to issue a dual licence, which would replace the one currently required from each of their respective organisations.

The new system comes into effect early next year.