Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector

Mr. David Mongey:

The weekend that has just past would have been hectic in the event scene in non-Covid-19 times. I would have had a team of approximately 60 highly skilled people working. I congratulate the Government on the payment scheme that has kept my staff together even though they are not working. Our business will survive but we do not want to lose any of the people with the necessary skill sets and that is a possibility if the scheme runs out. People in this industry have an enormous skill set, and the passion, knowledge and enthusiasm to do a successful job. As I have already mentioned, these people are never before the stage, they are always behind the scenes. I congratulate that team of people. This country does not want to lose those highly skilled people because they are vital to the industry.

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