John Lahart (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

A special case can be made for any sector. That said, unlike other sectors of the arts, this sector is particularly vulnerable because it involves performance. It is important that the Department keeps it to the forefront in its considerations.

Will the officials keep the people in this sector to the forefront when it comes to reviewing the Covid-19 pandemic payment? Will they make the case for those affected, as it has been made here today eloquently, not by me but by the musician who emailed me? Can the officials keep the committee updated on any progress that is being made in that regard?