Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
324. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current public health advice with respect to the hosting of indoor sporting events such as darts in public houses and other licensed premises. [52990/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraInsofar as the hosting of indoor sporting events generally is concerned, the current position is that indoor sporting event spectator capacity is now 100% for adults with a COVID-19 Pass and separate provisions apply for accompanied and unaccompanied minors. It is of course essential that all such events adhere to best practice in relation to infection prevention control procedures and practices. All events, sporting or otherwise, that are held on licensed premises are subject to the applicable requirements and guidance for live entertainment and indoor hospitality.
The guidance for indoor hospitality is available on the Fáílte Ireland website covid19.failteireland.ie/guidance-indoor-hospitality/ . The guidance for Nightlife and Live Entertainment is at www.gov.ie/en/publication/updated-guidelines-for-nightlife-and-live-entertainment-sector/
The Deputy may also wish to note that Sport Ireland has also published a guidance note that will be helpful in understanding how the recent changes relate to sport, which is available at www.sportireland.ie/covid19/return-to-sport-and-physical-activity
