Minister hoping fund will 'trickle down' to entertainment workers

Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, said that "further engagement" with stakeholders is needed on the scheme, but those claiming the support must provide evidence they are creating employment. Photograph: Leon Farrell

Arts minister Catherine Martin is hoping that a €50m fund for the live entertainment industry will "trickle down" to musicians, stage crew, and other workers.

The grant will be given to venues and promoters and will subsidise the cost of staging live events while allowing for social distancing.