Cultural venues such as galleries, museums and cinemas can now welcome back visitors under Level 3 restrictions.

However, theatres are to remain closed. But why is this the case?

Speaking at last night's NPHET briefing, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said that the difference in risk between cinemas and theatres had not been considered.

Dolores Mannion, director of Cork Arts Theatre, and Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne joined us to discuss this.