Malcolm Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank all of our witnesses. It is important that the committee also extends its thanks to all of the groups represented here and the artists and venues throughout the country who have done some amazing and innovative things, as Professor Rafter said, to help us through this period.

I will put my first question to Professor Rafter and Ms Kennelly. This follows on from Mr. Kenny's point about drama groups, theatre festivals and musical societies in local communities that will be involved in the rebuilding of all our communities. What supports can the Arts Council make available to those groups to rebuild our communities?

I will put my second question to Ms Walsh, Mr. Donnelly, Mr. McGowan and Mr. Kenny. There have been many concerns whenever Government announcements have been made about reopening. There has, at times, been a lack of clarity for regulations around the arts and venues. We talk about the roadmap and plan for reopening. What kind of notice do our guests need to ensure we can get shows and performances up and running? I know some shows and performances are now starting.