Tighter rules are being introduced for concert promoters requiring them to sit down and consult with a local authority before applying for a licence for a gig.
The government says it’s to avoid a repeat of the controversy last summer, when five Garth Brooks concerts were cancelled after licensing issues.
The new regulations also mean that tickets cannot be sold unless a consultation meeting has been held, promoters must apply for a licence at least 13 weeks out - up from 10 weeks - and public consulation has been cut from five weeks to three.
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffee says the consultation meetings will give promoters a good idea of whether an event is feasible:
