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Friday 4 December 2020
Rural TDs criticised the Taoiseach for keeping ‘wet’ pubs closed.
First Minister Arlene Foster told the Stormont Assembly the measure is being introduced to attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus.
NPHET has been asked to work on guidelines that would allow for the safe reopening of all pubs.
It is understood that 11pm closure is not a hard rule for businesses.
“There’s a big difference between Portmagee and Dame Lane,” said TD Michael Healy Rae.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said nightclub and pub opening hours need to be reformed and brought more in line with other cities in Europe.
Leo Varadkar says tourists to Dublin often find Irish night life ‘disappointing’.
The unpaid tabs at the Dáil bar and restaurant amount to €5,000.
Since 2015, Guinness has been the most popular drink in the Dáil bar.
The Dáil bar made over €11,738.14 on the first day of the 32nd Dáil in March.
RESTAURANTS AND GASTROPUBS are allowed to reopen across the country from today.
Ireland entered Level 3 restrictions earlier this week after spending six weeks at Level 5.
Non-essential shops and services have reopened, cultural institutions like cinemas and museums are back open and from today, you can once again dine in a restaurant.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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