'It is a very uncertain time and it seems to be one forward, two steps back'

New restrictions include a 50% restriction on capacity at entertainment, cultural, community and sporting events, which must all be fully seated, until January 9

Singer John Spillane said he and others in the industry are waiting for the dust to settle to see how the new restrictions will impact on individual gigs. Picture: Darragh Kane

Entertainment industry figures are appealing for public patience as they try to figure out the best course of action with new restrictions being imposed from Tuesday, 7 December.