Minister inquires if Covid Digital Certificate could help reopen live entertainment

Reopening of cinemas but not theatres described as ‘inconsistent and illogical’

A report from the taskforce for the arts has a Christmas wish-list of recommendations

Next budget needs to include huge supports for a sector brought to its knees by Covid-19

Artist groups and politicians criticise changes to Covid-19 unemployment scheme

Public health officials concerned about alcohol and congregating in queues at venues

As the country reopens, cultural events will be last to come back – if they come back at all

The Covid-19 crisis has put millions of independent artists and small companies around the world under existential threat

NCFA says 72% of artists earn less than the minimum wage, 72% don’t have pension

Arts Council chairwoman thanks Minister for determination in representing the sector in budget negotiation

Arts Council chairwoman Sheila Pratschke says it must seek out and support artists of the future

Meeting discusses tactics following controversy over ‘downgrading’ of government department

Move comes after changes to the department viewed as a demotion by the sector