Confusion for hospitality sector; Fáilte Ireland to update guidelines
A local restauratuer says there are mixed messages ‘yet again’ surrounding guidelines for the hospitality sector. Failte Ireland are expected to publish updated guidelines today after holding talks with government officials yesterday following the Attorney General, Paul Gallagher, confirming that outdoor gatherings of upto 200 guests can take place in…
Latest advice from NPHET is another blow to the hospitality sector
The advice from The National Public Health Emergency Team NOT to bring children into indoor dining settings has been strongly criticised by a local restaurant owner. The Chief Medical Officer says it’s safer not to bring children into indoor dining services, saying it’s the responsible public health advice. …
New indoor dining model has to be given a chance to succeed
A Sligo Restaurateur and former president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland says a mechanism that will lead to the return of indoor dining will have to be given every chance to succeed. Anthony Gray was reacting to the news that 1.9 million passports will be circulated shortly to…
Outdoor dining was ‘unfeasible’ over the weekend due to weather
The Restaurants Association says it’s willing to work day and night to ensure indoor dining can reopen alongside international travel. Hospitality industry representatives are meeting with Government officials this afternoon to seek a workable plan that would see restaurants, pubs and cafes fully reopen from July 19th. Restaurateurs say it’s…
Local Restaurant owner fears further delays for indoor dining
There is a growing concern for those in the hospitality sector in the northwest in relation to indoor dining going ahead from next Monday. The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to consider its advice to the Government on the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions from next…
Gray supports legal action into reopening of hospitality sector
A former President of the Restaurants Association has backed its decision to take a legal challenge against the government plans for reopening indoor dining. Owner of the Hooked and Eala Bhan Restaurant in Sligo, Anthony Gray is critical of the decision by government to allow hotels reopen on June…
Unique challenges facing north west hospitality sector
A Sligo Restaurateur and former president of the Restaurants of Ireland has warned of a number of serious challenges facing the local hospitality. The warning is being issued ahead of new guidelines for the reopening of the hospitality sector later today. The Failte Ireland guidelines are expected to…