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The Tánaiste says Ireland’s nightlife will match other European cities.
An 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants, as well as cinemas and theatres will kick in at midnight Monday.
A memo gone to Cabinet today sets out that the country’s licensing laws need to be updated as some date back to the 19th century.
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.
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