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The hospitality sector is expected to be told to close from December 30th.
The Government is likely to accept NPHET advice to close restaurants and pubs that serve food.
Visits to homes will also be restricted to one other household from the 30th.
However, it is expected people will be allowed to travel between counties until January 6th as originally planned.
Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to make a final decision on the new restrictions.
It was revealed yesterday that NPHET was recommending that gastropubs and restaurants close after Christmas from December 28th.
Representatives from the hospitality trade said the news of a further lockdown was a shock for employees and "a slap in the face" for those in the industry.