Singer Mary Coughlan among those concerned with reintroduction of rules
New Covid-19 restrictions coming into place on Tuesday sees the reintroduction of rigid rules across bars, restaurants and hotels.
There's now a maximum of six per table, with no multiple bookings and mask wearing when away from tables while nightclubs will have to close until January.
NPHET has also advised that visits in private homes over the coming weeks should be kept to a total of four households.
50 per cent capacity at entertainment and cultural events has been described as 'another devastating day for the industry' by the Music and Entertainment Association.
Singer Mary Coughlan says vulnerable performers are bereft following further uncertainty:

WATCH: Car Linked To Attempted Naas Robbery Spotted In Newcastle - Gardaí Warn Public Not To Approach
Court Hears Gardaí Medically Advised Not To Speak To Alleged 10-Year-Old Victim Of Sexual Assault At Citywest
A New Report Has Highlighted Persistent Gaps In Access To Beds In Stroke Units
Department Of Housing Shifts Blame On To Council As Kildare Families Priced Out Of "Affordable" Housing Again
Outbreak Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In Carlow Turkey Flock
Lidl To Open Country’s First Net Zero Energy Store In Maynooth This Thursday
Contract For Maynooth Eastern Ring Road Project Awarded To Company Based In Kilcullen
Policy Shift Allows Private Sector To Construct Wastewater Plants For New Housing