According to deputy Harkin, the decision to host the event may have been legal, but that doesn't mean it was right.

At the time of the event, no more than 50 people were allowed to attend an indoor event.

Criticisms have been raised over the in house investigation conducted by the department.

The Longford Deputy says that if passed, the proposals will mean the hospitality sector will be effectively shut.

Industry representatives say that 50 per cent capacity for many gigs is as good as a cancellation.

The official announcement of the latest restrictions came several hours after the details had first been leaked

A new ESRI survey shows over a third of respondents aren't having their certs checked.

Along with a ticket, attendees need a covid digital cert and a negative antigen test.