Minister for Tourism and Culture Catherine Martin has said she is “hopeful” that nightclubs will operate at full capacity when they return on October 22nd, but antigen testing could be required for entry.
A pilot nightclub event is set to take place at the Button Factory in Dublin on Thursday night, without social distancing or mask wearing, and testing and proof of vaccination required for attendees.
Masks will be required in queues, while entering and exiting the venue is to be heavily monitored by organisers and management.