The tourism sector faces a “rapid acceleration” in insolvencies after Christmas as the impact of the pandemic continues to place severe pressure on businesses, the Government will be warned on Wednesday. Failing to support firms in the sector would “abandon balanced regional development and self-sustaining rural communities”, Paul Kelly, Fáilte Ireland’s chief executive, will tell an Oireachtas committee. “Live performances indoors is a complex issue with a greater range of venues and types of performances than is found, for example, in cinema. These matters have been discussed by Government and will continue to be examined in consultation with the sector. Online shows“The disappointment of theatre practitioners who demonstrated diligence and responsibility in their approach to the challenges posed by Covid-19 is wholly understandable.

Source: The Irish Times December 02, 2020 02:51 UTC