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Wednesday 20 October 2021
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NIGHTCLUBS ARE TO be allowed to reopen as planned this Friday, 22 October – but new advice specifically for the sector is being developed, and has yet to be released.
The announcement was made yesterday by Taoiseach Micheál Martin following a Cabinet meeting to discuss the easing of restrictions.
In a government document released yesterday afternoon, it was confirmed that:
However, this sectoral guidance is yet to be released. The Taoiseach did confirm to reporters that “what traditionally happens at nightclubs will still happen at nightclubs” – though he didn’t specify exactly what that entailed.
So, today we want to know… Would you be happy to go to a nightclub in the next few months?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Concert promoter Shane Dunne reacts to the latest government announcement on the live events sector.
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