ARRANGEMENTS are being made to fast-track social welfare payments for staff of Cork Opera House, who will be temporarily laid off next month.

ONE of the country’s largest theatres is to close for three months as part of a cost-cutting survival plan.

THE former boss of brewing giant Heineken Ireland has been appointed the interim executive director of Cork Opera House.

IRISH sales of Heineken beers on draught have slowed in the past six months, as drinkers switch to off-sales products.