Irish writers ask American supporters for donations to cover costs of production

Former Fine Gael justice minister Alan Shatter

Former Fine Gael justice minister Alan Shatter

The National Concert Hall is considering for the second time whether a private fundraising event for an Israeli ambulance service should go ahead as scheduled at the venue next month.

A “staged reading” of October 7, a play that drew protests and required heavy security when performed at US venues, is scheduled to take place at the NCH’s John Field Room on May 11 as part of an event hosted by former Fine Gael justice minister Alan Shatter.