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Irelands pubs are warning that “every day counts” and they must reopen for indoor service at the end of June.
The Government is on Friday expected to announce its plans for easing COVID restrictions through June and July.
The announcement will include plans for indoor eating and drinking as well as the return of live entertainment and international travel.
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Newstalk Breakfast this morning, the CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland Padraig Cribben said just half of the country’s pubs have the facilities to open for outdoor service. Every day counts - Pubs demand July 1st reopening for indoor service
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Inter-county travel restrictions will be put in place againCredit: Alamy
The worrying rise in case numbers will put the Government under increasing pressure to introduce measures to quash the surge.
Admitting that the Government is “minded” to accept NPHET’s recommendations, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said no final decision would be made until Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.
He also moved to give assurance to the hospitality sector, recognising the “very serious implications” of shutting pubs and restaurants. DIFFICULT PERIOD
And he promised that the “Government stands ready to support the hospitality sector during this very, very difficult period.”
Under previous plans announced by the Government, inter-county travel and up to three households are allowed to mix until January 6.