I propose to take Questions Nos. 310, 313 and 318 together.
As part of the €50 million suite of supports announced for live performance sector in 2022, the Live Performance Support Scheme Phase 3 (LPSS3) opened for applications on December 20th. This scheme is to support events which were due to be staged in December 2021 and January 2022 and had to be curtailed, cancelled or rescheduled due to the restrictions on audience capacity at live performances at 50% and a closing time of 8pm. LPSS 3 was open for applications from established producers, promoters and venues, including nightclubs that produce live performances.
LPSS3 closed for applications on 19th January with a total of 128 applications submitted. Applications continue to be assessed. To date over €6.1 million has been offered in grants to successful applicants. The payments process for this scheme has also commenced, and payments are being made as a matter of priority where complete documentation has been submitted by the applicants.