€50m allocated to live performance sector to deal with Covid impact

Included in the suite announced today is a €25m fund for the Live Performance Support Scheme, to provide employment for musicians, actors, crew and technicians.

A new tranche of funding has been announced to help kickstart the live performance sector in the coming months.

It includes €5m in funds for local authorities to stage outdoor events during the summer, depending on public health considerations at the time.