The Event Industry Alliance has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to fully reopen the Live Entertainment and Event industry by 1 September.The group has said that unless the industry is fully reopened by that date, Martin should step down as Taoiseach.In a statement, the group pointed to the All-Ireland Hurling Final held in Croke Park on Sunday which did not require Covid-19 testing, contact tracing or proof of vaccination.
"35,000 Live Entertainment and Event workers after nearly 18 months remain banned from returning to work," the statement reads,"despite their proposals to Government that ‘Only Fully Vaccinated’ patrons be allowed attend full capacity shows from 1 September 2021, along with enhanced safety measures including but not limited to HSE contact tracing."
“This is a shameful indictment of Government, which demonstrates a clear and blatant disregard for the Live Entertainment and Event sector, and shows complete contempt for every Irish citizen,” stated Justin Green, Event Industry Alliance member and event promoter.