Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
Impact of Covid-19: Arts and Entertainment Sector
Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source
We are aware of those. We have spoken today about the need for everybody who has contributed to the conversation to come together to make a strong statement about certain areas. We spoke about it previously but insurance is a key issue for the SME sector.
With respect to festivals and social distancing, have the witnesses any insight into the outdoor festivals this year and how they are going to be impacted? On the possibility of opening up Spraoi as a festival again in Waterford, we have not had the go-ahead on it as yet. It is supported by the Arts Council and normally takes place over the August bank holiday weekend. Has anybody any insight or have they been told they can start getting ready for some of this?
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