Irish government to decide on whether 100 can attend weddings
27 Jul 2021, 18:36 GMT+10
DUBLIN, Ireland: Ireland s Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a proposal that would increase attendance at weddings from 50 to 100 people.
The announcement was made following a meeting of the three coalition party leaders on Monday.
Sources said the Government is hoping to make a decision, so couples could plan their weddings.
Also, those in the hospitality industry have called on the Government to make a decision about wedding guest numbers this week.
Couples are awaiting news as to whether additional guests will be allowed at weddings beginning August 5, as had been earlier anticipated.
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The three coalition party leaders discussed the issue at a meeting this evening and new proposals for an increase to 100 will go before Cabinet tomorrow.
Government sources said there would be clarity for couples after the meeting tomorrow.
Earlier the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) warned that couples needed clarity to plan their big day.
IHF President Elaina Fitzgerald Kane told
Lunchtime Live that capacity should increase to 100 next month and
She said that, if larger weddings were permitted with only vaccinated people allowed to attend, a lot of couples would “grasp that with both hands and respect that”.
Meanwhile, Anne Marie Quinlan, whose son is due to get married in August, said just one of the 100 invited guests will not be vaccinated in time for the big day.
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