There’s a lot of confusion about what is allowed and what enforcement measures will be needed.
Failte Ireland's expected to publish its updated guidelines for the hospitality sector today.
They're being changed to take into account yesterday's Government announcement on Covid restrictions.
Covid Certs will continue to be used to access indoor hospitality, while social distancing is also being kept.
The maximum number of people allowed at a table is 10 adults, and five children per booking.
Country set to endure another winter of restrictions despite our new freedoms https://t.co/VRXgWeO1qf
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) October 20, 2021
There’s a lot of confusion about what is allowed and what enforcement measures will be needed.
Business owners are looking for urgent clarity ahead of the reopening in two days.
Co leader of the Social Democrats, Roisin Shortall, says proper regulation of covid vaccine certs will be crucial.
Today's announcement on restrictions for live gigs "was another kick to the stomach of an entire industry that has already taken a couple of kicks too many", says Shane Dunne. https://t.co/8ifcPCv4E3
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) October 19, 2021
The Government is admitting the further reopening of society is proving more complicated than they would like.
Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, admits the ‘finer details’ need to be worked through
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