Alcohol ban could make Munster's music venues unviable

Minister Catherine Martin is considering a ban on alcohol at gigs but those in the industry in Munster say this would be commercially unviable for many

The Kino cinema on Washington street, Cork.Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A ban on alcohol at music events and gigs is being considered by the Government as a means of increasing audience capacity.

Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht Catherine Martin and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly were to discuss the proposal with representatives from the music and entertainment sector today.