People need to be given choice in attending live events
A local musician has welcomed clarity surrounding guidelines on outdoor events and says people need to be given the choice to attend live events. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said ‘further clarity and consistency’ was required and in a statement he ‘expressed his regret at attending the Merrion Hotel outdoor event’. The…
Indoor dining for fully vaccinated resumes across the north west
Indoor dining in pubs, restaurants and cafes resumes this morning for the first time since December across the north west. A maximum of 6 adults will be allowed at one table, wearing face masks will be mandatory while not seated and only those who have been fully vaccinated or have…
Cabinet expected to sign off on the resumption of indoor dining
Cabinet ministers are expected to sign off on guidelines for the resumption of indoor dining today. It’ll allow pubs and restaurants to serve indoors from next Monday – as long as the President signs off on the legislation. They’ll have to close at 11.30pm, and work is under…
Health Amendment Legislation – doomed to fail
A Donegal TD has described the Government plans for indoor dining as ‘unworkable’ Independent Donegal TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, is claiming the Government’s plans for indoor dining are “totally unworkable”. Deputy Pringle voted against the ‘Health Amendment Legislation which was passed in the Dáil last night. …
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. …
More debate required on indoor dining legislation
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed concern today that legislation in relation to indoor dining is being rushed through the Dáil without proper debate or consultation. The new laws will be raised by politicians today with a large portion of the Opposition against it. Sinn Fein TD Martin…
Licenced Vintners Association have only one show in town
Licenced Vintners Association members from across the region are claiming this morning that they have no choice but to go along with Government plans on indoor dining. The Cabinet will consider six reopening options when it meets on Tuesday after talks were held with hospitality representatives yesterday. The…