# Indoor dining

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FactCheck: Is Ireland one of the only countries in Europe without indoor dining?

The claim was first made last Friday. The Journal FactCheck finds it to be true.

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Jun 29th 2021, 10:10 PM

Taoiseach confirms delay to reopening of indoor hospitality

The reopening of indoor hospitality has been pushed back following advice from NPHET.

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Updated Jun 29th 2021, 4:28 PM

'A hammer-blow': Hospitality sector lashes out at last-minute decision to delay reopening of indoor dining

The hospitality sector is not happy.

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Jun 29th 2021, 4:05 PM

Poll: Should only fully vaccinated people be allowed to dine indoors?

The government looks set to delay the reopening of indoor hospitality until at least 19 July.

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Jun 29th 2021, 8:52 AM

'It's soul-destroying': Last minute decision on indoor dining leaves hospitality on tenterhooks

From wasted food to cancelled bookings, an extension of restrictions could mean large losses for pubs and restaurants.

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Jun 28th 2021, 5:50 PM

Business groups demand clarity as Martin says decision on 5 July reopening will be made 'early next week'

There’s been a focus this week on how the Delta variant could impact the reopening of indoor hospitality.

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Updated Jun 27th 2021, 2:47 PM

Restrictions have relaxed in the North today - with pubs and restaurants opening for indoor service

Tourism accommodation opens and indoor dining will resume in the North today.

From today, a maximum of six people can sit together inside pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Belfast's Grand Central Hotel general manager Stephen Meldrum said there has been "a marginal increase" in bookings over the last four weeks.

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Updated May 24th 2021, 12:00 PM

Pubs challenge government to open indoor hospitality by 1 July

The government is expected to lay out plans for the next stage of easing restrictions this week.

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May 23rd 2021, 12:07 PM