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However, a senior Government source yesterday said it is likely the Cabinet will stick with plans to allow people travel around the country until January 6 which is Nollaig na mBan.
After negotiations with the hospitality industry it is expected restaurants and pubs that serve food will remain open until December 30.
Concerns over the impact of New Year’s celebrations on spread of the virus means they will remain closed for at least the early party of January.
It is expected non-essential retails, gyms and personal services such as hairdressers and barbers will remain open into the new year.
Hotels are also in line to remain when the new restrictions on hospitality come into effect.