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Final Touches To Rules On Re-Opening Indoor Dining Being Made Today.

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They are expected to be published later.

A meeting is taking place this morning to finalise official guidelines for the return of indoor dining on Monday.

They're expected to be published later today - after the meeting between Fáilte Ireland, government officials and the attorney-general.

It's expected there will be no time limits, table service only and guidance on ventilation.

Paul Moynihan, the president of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, says it's concerning the guidelines haven't been published yet.


Paul Moynihan says most of the guidelines are already known

Restaurants are being threatened with fake bookings in response to the Governments new indoor dining laws.

Only people who can prove they have immunity will be allowed dine indoors.

The rule has been critcised on social media, with some people encouraging others to book out restaurants and not show up by way of protest.

Galway Chef and Restaurant Owner JP McMahon is now asking for credit card details for all bookings in response to the threat

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Failte Ireland has spent the last hour of Friday afternoon presenting the hospitality sector with guidelines they're expected to follow when indoor dining reopens on Monday.

Government officials and the Attorney General met this morning to finalise the regulations which will provide the legal underpinning for fully vaccinated and recovered people to dine indoors.

Kacey O'Riordan reports

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