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1. #HSE: It will likely cost over €100 million to deal with the fallout of the cyber attack on Ireland’s health service, HSE CEO Paul Reid said today. It was also revealed that eight people have died from Covid-19 in the last 12 days.
2. #VACCINES: The target of administering a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to 82% of adults by the end of June is now “likely” to be missed due to supply issues, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said.
3. #HOSPITALITY: The Tánaiste also confirmed that the government will review the controversial new Failte Ireland guidelines for pubs and restaurants “in a few weeks time”.
Famous Limerick pub will not reopen after lockdown in huge blow for city
The pandemic has hit hard in some areas
O Dwyer s Pub will not be reopening after lockdown (Image: O Dwyer s Pub)
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Limerick residents have been hit with a major blow as the owner of a well-known pub has announced it will not re-open after lockdown.
The Gap Pub Facebook Page
A rural pub owner in County Wexford says they can’t wait to get back open and serving the local community.
The Gap Pub in Ballythomas, North Wexford was able to open for a while last year due to their food offerings but had to close their doors for the most part over the last 18 months.
This week, Failte Ireland released their guidelines for pubs and restaurants as they look to get back to business next month.
Owner Sean Browne told South East Radio it’s been tough but the future is looking bright.
“I’d be optimistic about getting back. We’re getting a lot of beeps of support from the road because people want to get back.
LMFM By Emma M Image via Getty Failte Ireland has just published their guidelines for reopening the hospitality sector which includes strict rules for pubs and indoor dining.
According to The Sun, the following rules will be in place for pubs and restaurants when indoor dining returns:
No live or loud music
Customers will not be allowed sit at the bar
An 11.30pm curfew will be imposed
Multiple tables cannot be booked indoors
Only table service will be allowed
A maximum of six people aged 13 or over permitted per table. This limit of 6 does not include accompanying children aged 12 or younger. The total combined capacity at a table cannot exceed 15 overall (max. 6 persons aged 13 and over)