Arts Sector To Benefit From €50 Million Worth Of Funding

Tuesday, 9 March 2021 15:20

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

€50 million in funding has been announced to support the live performance sector.

The funding will go towards supporting live shows, commercial venues and the creation of jobs in the arts.

€5 million has been allocated to local authorities to facilitate outdoor performances this summer, if Covid-19 restrictions allow.

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