A group representing small and medium live venues has said the pilot programme of Government funding for the live performance sector was a success and needs to be continued for as long as Covid-19 restrictions are imposed on their business.
However, another group representing the music and entertainment industry says most of its members could not access this funding and the criteria needs to be changed.
Last year, a €5 million grant was given to the live music industry to generate employment for those out of work due to Covid-19.
More than 20 small and medium music venues worked together to avail of just over €1 million of that funding.