Pubs stuck in cruel limbo as planned lockdown strangles sector
Reporter:
18 Dec 2020
Fears that the hospitality sector, including pubs serving food, is likely to be shut down three days after Christmas );
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The Government announcement that the hospitality sector, including pubs serving food, is likely to be shut down three days after Christmas is further proof that a coherent roadmap to a sustainable reopening is vital if the trade is to survive in 2021.
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland says pubs are at the mercy of Government and NPHET decision making, which will see food outlets closing just three weeks after reopening in early December.
Extra funds for safe visiting spaces in nursing homes
Updated / Friday, 11 Dec 2020
20:06
Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent
Funding to enhance and create additional safe visiting spaces in nursing homes has been announced by the Department of Health.
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Older People Mary Butler say the funds will help facilitate visiting over the winter period and Christmas.
The Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS) has been expanded on a once-off basis to allow a claim of up to €2,500 per eligible nursing home.
The fund will enable providers to create additional safe visiting spaces and enhance current visiting spaces.