The promoters of the Barbra Streisand concert say they have paid most of the 2,500 people to whom compensation is due for inconvenience suffered in chaotic scenes at the event last July.
Yesterday was the deadline MCD Productions set for compensating concert-goers who had to stand because their seats were taken or missing or who complained about parking, traffic and other difficulties.
However, The Irish Timeshas spoken to a number of Streisand fans who say they are unhappy at the level of compensation being offered by MCD, which ranged from a refund for the ticket price for those who had to stand down to €100 for those who experienced other difficulties.
Some ticket-holders say they plan to go to the Small Claims Court, while others who did not complain immediately after the concert and are not covered by the compensation scheme may also take this route.
An MCD spokesman said the company had done everything possible to address the problems. All complainants had been written to and most had received payment, he said.
The National Consumer Agency, which has been active in pressing the promoters to compensate ticket-holders, said it had received a handful of inquiries since the compensation scheme was announced last month. It asked people to inform the agency of the outcome of their complaints.
About 17,000 people paid up to €550 to attend the concert, which was held outdoors at Castletown House. The event was marred by numerous problems, including traffic and seating.
