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Unvaccinated staff, fear of public backlash and no counter service are among the reasons some pubs and restaurants aren’t reopening indoor areas.
Indoor hospitality in pubs and restaurants is to reopen from next Monday.
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said Ireland is the last country in Europe to reopen indoor dining.
Opposition parties will also be briefed on the plans, which they have described as discriminatory.
A proposal is to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday, which is expected to open indoor dining within NPHET’s guidance.
The industry has reacted furiously to the postponed return of indoor dining.
The planned reopening of indoor hospitality has been pushed until at least 19 July.
From wasted food to cancelled bookings, an extension of restrictions could mean large losses for pubs and restaurants.
The government is expected to make an announcement on Friday about easing more Covid-19 restrictions.
The government is expected to lay out plans for the next stage of easing restrictions this week.