8pm closing time has had ‘devastating’ impact on north west hospitality
The chairman of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotel’s Association says the 8pm closing time has had a ‘devastating’ impact on the hospitality sector across the north west. Covid passes for indoor dining and the curfew are set to be scrapped, as NPHET recommends the easing of almost all…
Greater clarity needed on who is most at risk from Covid
A Sligo Leitrim TD is calling on The National Public Health Emergency Team and the Government to be specific about who is currently most at risk from Covid 19. It comes after the Tanaiste suggested yesterday that we would see a phased lifting of restrictions between February and the…
New restrictions will lead to more house parties and revellers crossing the border claims publican
A Sligo publican says the timing of the restrictions and the way it has been leaked in the media is another source of major disappointment. This is after the government has been advised by NPHET to close all pubs and restaurants at 5pm, as soon as possible. The…
North West Hospitality Sector braces itself for further restrictions
Those working in the Hospitality sector in the north west will be waiting to see what emerged from a Cabinet meeting later today in relation to the introduction of further restrictions in the lead up to Christmas. The government has been advised to close all pubs and restaurants at…
NPHET to discuss the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions
NPHET will consider government plans to ease remaining Covid-19 restrictions amid rising infection rates when it meets later. It comes as a roadmap to move away from restrictions is set to be published at the end of the month. The Cabinet sub-committee on covid will meet on…
Increasing number of Covid cases may delay further easing of restrictions
A member of the National Public Health Emergency Team says further restrictions won’t ease at the beginning of September if Covid cases continue to rise. The five-day moving average has increased by 27 per cent in the past two weeks, and now stands at 1,854. 1,558 new cases…
Latest Covid figures published for north west
There were 517 cases of Covid-19 recorded in the 14-day incidence rates in the Counties of Donegal, Sligo, and Leitrim. 398 Cases were reported in Donegal which represents a figure of 250 per 100,000 head of population, the highest figure in the entire country. Sligo is also in…