Electric Picnic organisers call for festival to proceed as Taoiseach to meet industry reps 

Following the CMO’s comments, Melvin Benn of Festival Republic, said he is asking Laois County Council to “immediately reverse” the decision it took to refuse EP its festival license.

Electric Picnic’s organisers are calling on Laois County Council to allow the event take place this year following comments made by the Chief Medical Officer.

During today’s Nphet briefing, Dr Tony Holohan said public health officials “wouldn’t have a major concern” about an event such as Electric Picnic going ahead if it was only attended by those who are vaccinated.