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Tickets for late events and nightclubs must be booked an hour in advance under proposed rules

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Tickets for late events and nightclubs must be booked an hour in advance under proposed rules

Updated 1 hour ago 12,011 Views 17 Comments

All nightclub events must be ticketed from this week.
LVA CEO Donall O'Keeffe said the ticketing system will impact live music in pubs and musicians.
Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said that the Government’s handling of the situation “was and is an absolute shambles”.

Leo Varadkar says gardaí and security companies could check if pubs are following Covid rules

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Leo Varadkar says gardaí and security companies could check if pubs are following Covid rules

Thu 4:50 PM 14,913 Views 72 Comments

Speaking in Brussels today, he said the Government was looking at further options to ensure Covid rules were being followed.

Publican's groups urge full reopening of sector following 'escalation in crisis faced by pubs'

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Publican's groups urge full reopening of sector following 'escalation in crisis faced by pubs'

Oct 17th 2021, 1:19 PM 29,451 Views 41 Comments

Nphet will meet on Monday to consider its recommendations to Government ahead of the planned lifting of restrictions on Friday.

Restaurants and pubs won't be able to insist customers show their Covid pass after 22 October

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Restaurants and pubs won't be able to insist customers show their Covid pass after 22 October

Oct 1st 2021, 6:00 AM 52,898 Views 110 Comments

Leo Varadkar says hospitality venues will be able to operate at full capacity when restrictions are lifted.

Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time

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# Time Please

Longer opening hours for pubs and nightclubs under new laws, as publicans call for 5am closing time

Sep 15th 2021, 12:17 PM 89,078 Views 88 Comments

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.

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

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

Updated Aug 4th 2021, 10:00 PM 43,788 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.

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

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# Indoor Dining

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

Jul 30th 2021, 12:07 PM 17,510 Views 70 Comments

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

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# Indoor Dining

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

Updated Jul 26th 2021, 9:27 AM 57,422 Views 120 Comments

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

Hospitality owners report online abuse and false bookings by Digital Covid Cert critics

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# Open Doors

Hospitality owners report online abuse and false bookings by Digital Covid Cert critics

Jul 23rd 2021, 3:36 PM 36,050 Views 128 Comments

One restaurateur said he had received a message saying: “You’ll get what you deserve", Aoife Barry reports.
Some pubs have been reporting receiving abusive phone calls and social media abuse.
Telegram users have been encouraging each other to make bookings but leave when asked for their cert.

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

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

Updated Jul 20th 2021, 7:50 PM 57,031 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

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

Jul 19th 2021, 5:12 PM 14,314 Views 26 Comments

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

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

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# 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 43,500 Views 58 Comments

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

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

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'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 23,210 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.

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

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

Jun 29th 2021, 4:05 PM 32,055 Views 99 Comments

The hospitality sector is not happy.

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

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# Food Chain

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

Jun 28th 2021, 5:50 PM 35,734 Views 73 Comments

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

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# Hospitality Industry

Hospitality industry says delayed reopening of sector would have a 'catastrophic' impact on sector

Jun 23rd 2021, 4:01 PM 14,729 Views 60 Comments

Both restaurateurs and vintners’ representatives have called on the Government to explain the impact of the Delta variant.

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# Evening Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Jun 21st 2021, 9:00 PM 8,557 Views 0 Comments

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

'It's been emotional': Publicans welcome customers back for outdoor service

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# Reopening

'It's been emotional': Publicans welcome customers back for outdoor service

Jun 7th 2021, 7:42 PM 39,213 Views 21 Comments

The sun was shining as some opened their doors for the first time in 15 months.

'Stepping stone to normality': Relief for some, ongoing worries for others as pubs and restaurants open outdoor spaces

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# Beer Gardens

'Stepping stone to normality': Relief for some, ongoing worries for others as pubs and restaurants open outdoor spaces

Jun 7th 2021, 12:05 AM 31,531 Views 28 Comments

Reporter Hayley Halpin chats to publicans ahead of the reopening of outdoor dining today.
Some wet pubs will be reopening for the first time in 15 months.
One-metre distance is required between tables for outdoor service and there is no time-limit if this is in place.

Varadkar confirms pub and restaurant rules around time limits will be reviewed in a 'few weeks'

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# Summer Review

Varadkar confirms pub and restaurant rules around time limits will be reviewed in a 'few weeks'

May 27th 2021, 2:39 PM 25,955 Views 22 Comments

There was fury from TDs both inside and outside government over the new rules.

New pub and restaurant rules 'savaged' by TDs as Tánaiste indicates further changes into the summer

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# 105 Minutes

New pub and restaurant rules 'savaged' by TDs as Tánaiste indicates further changes into the summer

Updated May 26th 2021, 7:46 PM 83,597 Views 73 Comments

A 105-minute time limit will be in place for indoor dining where there is social distancing of one-metre.

# Hospitality

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# Hospitality

Guidelines for return of hospitality delayed for government sign-off

Updated May 25th 2021, 6:37 PM 58,117 Views 130 Comments

There is no fixed date set for the return of indoor dining but it’s expected to be some time in July.

Pubs challenge government to open indoor hospitality by 1 July

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# Reopening

Pubs challenge government to open indoor hospitality by 1 July

May 23rd 2021, 12:07 PM 43,398 Views 85 Comments

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

'No time limits' for beer gardens says Varadkar as Dublin's Merrion Row gets summer on-street dining

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# The Big Reopening

'No time limits' for beer gardens says Varadkar as Dublin's Merrion Row gets summer on-street dining

Updated May 19th 2021, 6:12 PM 58,326 Views 41 Comments

Varadkar said he hopes that indoor dining could return in “early July”.

Back to the gym, pub, and shops as restrictions ease across the UK

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Back to the gym, pub, and shops as restrictions ease across the UK

Updated Apr 12th 2021, 1:50 PM 38,664 Views 58 Comments

There are variations in the way each part of the UK is easing restrictions today.

Taoiseach fails to give clarity to publicans on whether €9 meal rule will be scrapped for Summer 2021

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# Reopening Plans

Taoiseach fails to give clarity to publicans on whether €9 meal rule will be scrapped for Summer 2021

Updated Mar 23rd 2021, 5:57 PM 60,918 Views 95 Comments

The LVA also wants an end to the distinction between ‘wet’ pubs and venues serving food.

Poll: Should the €9 meal rule be scrapped when pubs reopen?

# Your Say

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# Your Say

Poll: Should the €9 meal rule be scrapped when pubs reopen?

Mar 23rd 2021, 8:22 AM 59,846 Views 72 Comments

Publicans are calling for guarantees that the rule won’t be a feature once a wider reopening of society begins.

'My face turned white. And here we are, a year on': The workers still waiting to go back, 12 months later

# Coronavirus

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'My face turned white. And here we are, a year on': The workers still waiting to go back, 12 months later

Mar 12th 2021, 12:05 AM 51,001 Views 35 Comments

It's been a year since the Taoiseach's speech from Washington
Pubs shut a few days later, and many have remained closed for the past 12 months
Workers in the most affected industries are hoping for brighter days ahead, but are realistic about short-term prospects

Poll: Is it a good idea to extend pub and club opening hours?

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# Your Say

Poll: Is it a good idea to extend pub and club opening hours?

Feb 22nd 2021, 10:29 AM 69,826 Views 93 Comments

The justice minister has said some of the current rules are decades old and need to be modernised.

Longer opening hours for nightclubs and changes to alcohol licensing under plan by Justice Minister

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# Nightlife

Longer opening hours for nightclubs and changes to alcohol licensing under plan by Justice Minister

Feb 21st 2021, 2:45 PM 72,759 Views 143 Comments

Minister Helen McEntee is set to unveil the plans later this week.

Hospitality workers disappointed by mid-summer reopening, industry warns

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# Let Down

Hospitality workers disappointed by mid-summer reopening, industry warns

Feb 21st 2021, 12:08 PM 28,163 Views 61 Comments

The Irish Hotels Federation say a closure until mid-summer would significantly impact the tourism industry.

Government drive to 'upskill and reskill' people in the hospitality sector

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# Shuttered

Government drive to 'upskill and reskill' people in the hospitality sector

Feb 12th 2021, 9:26 AM 25,753 Views 33 Comments

Minister Simon Harris said Covid-19 has had a “devastating” effect on the sector.

'Forget about takeaway pints': Taoiseach hits out at selling drink on streets – but no ban

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# Take Away Takeaway

'Forget about takeaway pints': Taoiseach hits out at selling drink on streets – but no ban

Jan 6th 2021, 6:03 PM 80,659 Views 75 Comments

Licensing laws do not prohibit takeaway alcohol being sold.

Restaurants and pubs to close from 3pm as new Covid-19 restrictions kick in

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# Lockdown

Restaurants and pubs to close from 3pm as new Covid-19 restrictions kick in

Dec 24th 2020, 2:06 PM 27,838 Views 54 Comments

It is not clear when these businesses will be able to reopen.

Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January

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# Post-Christmas

Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January

Dec 19th 2020, 12:21 AM 98,832 Views 133 Comments

Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign off on new post-Christmas restrictions.

Government makes plea against restaurant 'no shows' and customers staying longer 'buying rounds'

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# Bookings

Government makes plea against restaurant 'no shows' and customers staying longer 'buying rounds'

Dec 7th 2020, 12:21 PM 41,579 Views 36 Comments

Government official Liz Canavan said today that pubs and restaurants “had a good weekend”.

# Let's Get Quizzical

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# Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz: Where are these pubs located?

Dec 4th 2020, 9:30 PM 55,059 Views 44 Comments

Test your knowledge of pubs from a whole host of counties.

Poll: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?

# Your Say

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# Your Say

Poll: Do you plan on going to a restaurant/gastropub this weekend?

Dec 4th 2020, 7:51 AM 47,685 Views 87 Comments

Restaurants and gastropubs are allowed to reopen from today.

Taoiseach says 'strong evidence' that reopening wet pubs would mean 'far higher numbers far faster'

# Zero Pubs Of Christmas

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# Zero Pubs Of Christmas

Taoiseach says 'strong evidence' that reopening wet pubs would mean 'far higher numbers far faster'

Updated Nov 27th 2020, 8:59 PM 52,732 Views 162 Comments

Restaurants will be allowed reopen from next Friday.

Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas

# Level Five

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# Level Five

Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas

Updated Nov 27th 2020, 12:10 PM 50,178 Views 78 Comments

Retailers, gyms and hairdressers are expected to reopen on Tuesday.
Cabinet is to decide on when household restrictions will be relaxed this afternoon.
A nationwide address by the Taoiseach on the new rules is expected this evening.

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