New Covid restrictions should not see venues shuttered, says Taoiseach

A sign outside the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin’s city centre (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Taoiseach has said he would like to see theatres and gig venues staying open, despite fresh Covid-19 restrictions.

The new measures, designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 amid high rates of the virus, will take effect on Tuesday and last until early January.