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…
Sustainability is now a core part of event planning in Ireland. Organisers are reducing waste, improving transport options, changing energy sources, removing unnecessary single-use materials, strengthening procurement and measuring environmental…
Images of the aftermath of Reading Festival have travelled extraordinarily far over the past few days, showing abandoned tents, camping equipment and waste scattered across a festival campsite after audiences…
Ireland’s event organisers have a statutory tool that can help prevent tickets for high-demand events being resold above their original price, and many may not realise they can actively apply…
EIAI is gathering practical feedback from event organisers and industry professionals about their experience of music licensing for events. We want to better understand the specific areas that create difficulty in…
EIAI welcomes the publication of Grow the Show: Skills Needs of the Festivals & Events Sector in the West of Ireland, a new report examining the skills, training and wider…
The collapse of Tickets.ie has exposed a serious vulnerability in Ireland’s events industry. Tickets.ie, operated by Oshi Software Limited, has ceased trading, with the company stating that its directors are taking…