'Nothing has changed': Laois Council refuses to grant Electric Picnic licence 

On Tuesday, 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

Laois County Council will not grant a licence to Electric Picnic this year, crushing renewed hope the festival might go ahead this year following comments by the Chief Medical Officers.

On Tuesday, 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.