Ms Angela Dorgan:

To echo both of those comments, the task force is needed immediately. The PUP extension, along with other measures ,should be in the stimulus package in July. The task force will be needed and is essential in developing a roadmap on how the entire sector gets back to work and how we can support Government in delivering that. We are the people with the talent, the know-how and the international networks.

On the question of rates, there are many artists’ studios and venues big and small whose rates are higher and lower than the €10,000 cap but, specifically, there are artists' studios, venues and practice rooms that would fall below that figure. This figure should be lowered or perhaps to have a rates holiday in those situations would be very beneficial to the sector.