Merrion Gate Grating On Bands That Cancelled Smaller Events, Says Laois Singer

A Laois youth group were denied permission for an outdoor party for 43, fully vaccinated staff.

A midlands' singer says the Merrion Gate controversy is particularly frustrating for bands that have had similar events cancelled. 

Portlaoise's Stewart Quinn is making the comments after a Laois youth group was denied permission to host an outdoor "thank you" party for its 43 staff, who are fully vaccinated. 

Representatives of the music industry met with Minister Catherine Martin yesterday but were left frustrated when no dates were agreed to. 

The Lead singer of Transmitter feels the can has been kicked down the road:

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