Live entertainment industry call for special measures in budget 

Pictured late last night at The Convention Centre, an installation captured the devastation that the pandemic has caused to the events industry. Photo: Leo Farrell/Photocall Ireland.

People working in the live entertainment and events industry say it's impossible to earn a living, pay bills and survive.

The sector's been effectively closed due to Covid-19 restrictions since March, putting 35,000 jobs at risk.