The government has confimed that mass gatherings of 5,000 people or more will be banned until September at least.
Local authorities will be told not to grant licences for large events like music festivals or gigs.
The ban mass gatherings has been in place since the 24th of March.
The Cabinet discussed the ongoing restrictions this morning.
The ban on mass gatherings until August or September will likely mean the cancellation of summer gigs, music festivals and possibly events such as the National Ploughing Championships.
The continuing ban will apply to gatherings of 5,000 people or more, although smaller events could also be impacted by any continued requirement for social distancing.
In a statement, the Government said large-scale events due to be held in the summer require licensing and the involvement of the HSE and gardaí.
The statement notes: "While the issue of restrictions on future mass gatherings is a decision to be taken by the NPHET, in the case of these particular events, and taking account of the impacts on the integrity of the licensing process in the short-term due to restrictions on stakeholder involvement, local authorities have been advised by Government that event promoters should be informed that events requiring licences in excess of 5,000 will not be considered for the period up to the end of August."
... local authorities have been advised by Government that event promoters should be informed that events requiring licences in excess of 5,000 will not be considered for the period up to the end of August.
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