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Northern Ireland lockdown rules: what you can and can t do as hospitality and tourism reopen
Pubs and restaurants can now serve indoors and limited gatherings inside homes are now permitted in the latest easing of restrictions
25 May 2021 • 11:41am
A woman wearing a face mask walks past a public information sign in Belfast
Credit: Liam McBurney/PA
Northern Ireland has seen a quick succession of reopenings in hospitality and tourism following the fast-tracking of legislature by ministers on April 15.
In the latest easing of restrictions, pubs and restaurants can now serve people indoors and indoor attractions including cinemas, museums and casinos can reopen.
Outdoor hospitality and shops have now reopened in Northern Ireland as lockdown measures are eased
4 May 2021 • 9:18am
A woman wearing a face mask walks past a public information sign in Belfast
Credit: Liam McBurney/PA
Northern Ireland has seen a quick succession of reopenings in hospitality and tourism following the fast-tracking of legislature by ministers on April 15.
Close contact services such as hairdressers were allowed to serve customers from April 23, whilst pubs, restaurants and cafes could open their doors after four months in lockdown, along with non-essential retail on April 30.
Just 3 days later, gyms and swimming pools also reopened. Additionally, 15 people from no more than 3 households are also allowed to meet in domestic gardens as of May 3.
Northern Ireland lockdown: what you can and can t do as the rules start easing
Hairdressers and outdoor attractions reopened on April 23, with further lockdown restrictions to be eased by the Executive on April 30
23 April 2021 • 12:20pm
A woman wearing a face mask walks past a public information sign in Belfast
Credit: Liam McBurney/PA
Close contact services such as hairdressers and beauty salons were allowed to reopen on Friday, April 23 as part of latest easing of lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland.
Outdoor visitor attractions also reopened, and driving lessons were also allowed to resume from this date along with theory and practical driving tests.
Stormont s leaders said Northern Ireland can look to a brighter future as they announced a sweeping range of Covid-19 lockdown relaxations.
The reopening of the tourism and hospitality sectors were fast-tracked as part of a series of measures agreed by ministers on April 15. The plan signed off by the devolved executive includes three key relaxation dates, April 23, April 30 and May 24.
Under the plans, hairdressers can reopen on Apr 23, pubs and cafes can serve people outdoors from Apr 30 and indoors from May 24.
From Apr 23, outdoor visitor attractions will be allowed to open and driving lessons can also resume, while non-essential retail and gyms will reopen on Apr 30.