The Event Industry Association of Ireland held a positive and constructive meeting with the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) this week to discuss clearer music licensing guidance, more accessible reporting…
Event organisers planning and budgeting for 2027 need to be aware of an important change on the horizon. An Garda Síochána has confirmed that it is to introduce a new…
The Event Industry Association of Ireland has submitted its response to the Government’s consultation on the National Strategic Risk Assessment 2026, raising a question that goes beyond event licensing or…
Ireland is developing a new national enterprise strategy for the decade ahead, and the Event Industry Association of Ireland has made a detailed submission setting out why the businesses, professionals…
Ireland has spent several years developing an ambitious vision for its Night-Time Economy, with local pilots, Night-Time Economy Advisers, cultural programming, venue supports and a commitment to towns and cities…
A major UK review of the way public events are planned has raised a question that deserves considerably more attention in Ireland: what happens when professional guidance becomes so embedded…
The Event Industry Association of Ireland has made a submission to An Garda Síochána’s public consultation on the proposed Code of Practice governing Garda access to live CCTV feeds operated…
This article is intended for event organisers, safety officers, local authorities and other professionals who need to understand how the HSE’s Safer Nightlife Programme can interact with event operations, medical…
From 28 September 2026, the statutory minimum hourly rate for workers covered by the Security Industry Employment Regulation Order is due to increase from €15.41 to €16.15, following the announcement…
When thousands of spectators are expected to arrive at the same location within a relatively short period, traffic management is about considerably more than directing cars or identifying where temporary…