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# indoor-dining - Last year 2021

Dáil extends law allowing vaccine pass for indoor dining to January as a 'precaution'

# Lifting Restrictions

Dáil extends law allowing vaccine pass for indoor dining to January as a 'precaution'

Oct 7th 2021, 1:52 PM 27,041 Views 14 Comments

Government says it plans to scrap the use of the Covid pass on 22 October.

Emergency powers linked to indoor dining extended to January, but Govt says no plans to use them

# Winter Is Coming

Emergency powers linked to indoor dining extended to January, but Govt says no plans to use them

Sep 28th 2021, 6:50 PM 39,737 Views 19 Comments

Provisions in the Health Amendment Act are due to expire on 9 October.

August saw the largest annual jump in consumer prices in nearly a decade

# Quite A Jump

August saw the largest annual jump in consumer prices in nearly a decade

Sep 9th 2021, 11:52 AM 15,385 Views 21 Comments

It follows a sharp drop-off in prices last year due to public health restrictions.

Hospitality reps ask for plan on lifting all Covid restrictions, including curfews

# Indoor Dining

Hospitality reps ask for plan on lifting all Covid restrictions, including curfews

Updated Aug 4th 2021, 10:00 PM 43,832 Views 59 Comments

CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins has called for the limit on closing times to end from September onwards.

# Opinion

Opinion: Freedom to practice religion must be respected - including communions and confirmation

Aug 3rd 2021, 8:00 PM 20,590 Views 78 Comments

There’s a clear economic interest in the State allowing the resumption of economically productive indoor activities, writes Dr Donal Coffey.

# Legislation

Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter

Jul 30th 2021, 3:00 PM 15,699 Views 27 Comments

Michael D Higgins says he received nine Bills in one day.

Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend

# Indoor Dining

Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend

Jul 30th 2021, 12:07 PM 17,541 Views 70 Comments

As of Monday, customers can avail of indoor hospitality if they have proof of Covid-19 immunity.

Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach

# Vaccine Certs

Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach

Jul 29th 2021, 4:12 PM 30,820 Views 64 Comments

Hospitality businesses following vaccine cert rules have been the victim of an online campaign.

'We're back': Indoor dining in pubs and restaurants reopens across Ireland

# Welcome Back

'We're back': Indoor dining in pubs and restaurants reopens across Ireland

Jul 26th 2021, 4:49 PM 27,715 Views 64 Comments

A maximum of six people over the age of 13 are allowed at each table.

Planning to eat or drink indoors at a restaurant or bar today? Here's what you need to know

# Indoor Hospitality

Planning to eat or drink indoors at a restaurant or bar today? Here's what you need to know

Jul 26th 2021, 11:54 AM 36,055 Views 72 Comments

A maximum of six adults will be allowed at a table.
Customers will be asked for proof of immunity and photo ID before they are seated.
One person at the table will also have to provide contact details.

# Indoor Dining

Indoor dining set to reopen after some late-night changes to regulations

Updated Jul 26th 2021, 9:27 AM 57,677 Views 120 Comments

Outdoor dining recommenced last month but many businesses didn’t have capacity to open.

# Indoor Dining

Regulations to put indoor dining reopening on a legal footing to be published today

Jul 25th 2021, 10:42 AM 23,459 Views 98 Comments

Failte Ireland’s guidelines for pubs and restaurants were published yesterday.

Do you plan to dine indoors in a pub or restaurant soon?

# Your Say

Do you plan to dine indoors in a pub or restaurant soon?

Jul 24th 2021, 10:51 AM 63,032 Views 187 Comments

Indoor hospitality will reopen on Monday.

Some pubs and restaurants aren't reopening indoor dining over health and logistical concerns

# Not Yet

Some pubs and restaurants aren't reopening indoor dining over health and logistical concerns

Jul 24th 2021, 9:00 AM 49,667 Views 125 Comments

Unvaccinated staff, fear of public backlash and no counter service are among the reasons some pubs and restaurants aren’t reopening indoor areas.

Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm

# Indoor Dining

Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm

Jul 24th 2021, 7:42 AM 42,671 Views 88 Comments

Indoor hospitality in pubs and restaurants is to reopen from next Monday.

Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste

# Pubs And Restaurants

Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste

Jul 23rd 2021, 1:46 PM 8,876 Views 11 Comments

A meeting involving the hospitality industry and government officials is taking place today.

# Indoor Dining

Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening

Updated Jul 21st 2021, 6:24 PM 87,539 Views 200 Comments

A government statement said good indoor ventilation is “essential”.

Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain

# Fully Vaccinated

Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain

Updated Jul 20th 2021, 7:50 PM 57,180 Views 70 Comments

Cabinet will meet tomorrow with 26 July still the target date for full reopening.
CO2 monitors will be used in restaurants.
Unvaccinated children can accompany adults as long as their table is 2m away from others

Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected

# Pubs

Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected

Jul 19th 2021, 5:12 PM 14,353 Views 26 Comments

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said Ireland is the last country in Europe to reopen indoor dining.

Quiz: How much do you know about fine dining?

# Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz: How much do you know about fine dining?

Jul 18th 2021, 10:00 PM 54,400 Views 29 Comments

Indoor dining is set to reopen for some customers later this month.

Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July

# Indoor Dining

Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July

Updated Jul 15th 2021, 4:34 PM 34,017 Views 95 Comments

‘There is a need for personal responsibility, we need to trust people as well,’ said Micheál Martin.

Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs

# Covid Pass

Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs

Jul 15th 2021, 8:09 AM 65,437 Views 197 Comments

12 government members were not present for the vote.

Returning workers face being overtaxed unless they cancel their Pandemic Unemployment Payment

# PUP

Returning workers face being overtaxed unless they cancel their Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Jul 15th 2021, 6:00 AM 23,171 Views 8 Comments

Thousands of hospitality workers are expected to return to work over the coming weeks.

Leo Varadkar says 105 minute time-limit for pubs and restaurants is 'under review' and he wants it gone

# Indoor Dining

Leo Varadkar says 105 minute time-limit for pubs and restaurants is 'under review' and he wants it gone

Jul 13th 2021, 6:38 PM 43,626 Views 58 Comments

The Tánaiste denied that the time limit had no scientific basis.

# Indoor Dining

People will have to 'buy into' compliance with new indoor dining rules, Taoiseach says

Updated Jul 13th 2021, 9:34 AM 47,415 Views 147 Comments

Opposition parties will also be briefed on the plans, which they have described as discriminatory.

Children to be allowed to dine indoors with their fully-vaccinated parents

# Exemptions

Children to be allowed to dine indoors with their fully-vaccinated parents

Jul 12th 2021, 10:00 PM 32,280 Views 74 Comments

Ministers today agreed on rules to reopen indoor dining, with exemptions for children and hospitality staff.

# Indoor Dining

Here's how indoor dining will resume for vaccinated and recovered people by 26 July

Jul 12th 2021, 9:10 PM 138,433 Views 174 Comments

The announcement comes following days of discussions between representatives from the hospitality sector and the government .

# Indoor Dining

Cabinet approves legislation for phased reopening of indoor dining

Updated Jul 12th 2021, 7:40 PM 66,792 Views 122 Comments

The legislation will go before the Oireachtas in the coming days
Under 18s will be permitted indoors once accompanied by a vaccinated or recovered guardian
Venues will still have to comply with social distancing measures

# Reopening

Cabinet to sign off on plans for reopening of indoor hospitality tomorrow

Jul 11th 2021, 6:59 PM 38,342 Views 114 Comments

The plans allow for the reopening of indoor dining within NPHET’s guidance.

# Indoor Dining

'I do wonder is the hassle going to be worth it?': Taoiseach faces 'kick back' over indoor dining law

Updated Jul 9th 2021, 9:19 AM 77,414 Views 132 Comments

Fianna Fáil sources say members will row in behind the government to pass the new law.

New law needed to get indoor dining reopened in pubs and restaurants by the end of July

# Vaccine Pass

New law needed to get indoor dining reopened in pubs and restaurants by the end of July

Updated Jul 8th 2021, 7:50 PM 48,195 Views 129 Comments

It is hoped indoor dining can resume on 26 July, and it’s likely to only apply to those who are vaccinated.

'There is a short window to get this done': Talks on the reopening of indoor dining set to resume today

# Pubs And Restaurants

'There is a short window to get this done': Talks on the reopening of indoor dining set to resume today

Jul 8th 2021, 12:05 AM 23,252 Views 77 Comments

Six proposals will be discussed before a Cabinet meeting on the issue next Tuesday, Christina Finn reports.
Sources indicate any return of indoor dining is likely to be in line with advice from NPHET.
Talks to centre on use of vaccine passes and antigen testing.