Covid-19 certificate and photo id will be required
Guidelines for the re-opening of hospitality have been published.
Under the Failte Ireland draft guidelines anyone intending to sit inside will have to prove their immunity from coronavirus with their official Covid-19 certificate and photo id.
Names and contact details will also be taken from all adult guests for contact tracing purposes.
Under 18s who are accompanied by a parent/guardian won't need proof of immunity, but kids may be asked for photo ID to prove that they are under 18.
There will be no counter service and all customers will have to wear face coverings if they leave their table to move around the premises.
Tables will be restricted to parties of 6 with a distance of 2 metres between them and 1 metre between people seated at the tables.
Closing time will be 11.30pm but there will be no time limit on visits.
It's expected the guidelines will be signed off by government tomorrow.
Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the Vinteners Federation, says the new rules are going to be difficult, but they have no choice.
.
Operational guidelines for industry have been published this evening ahead of re-opening of indoor hospitality on Monday July 26th. https://t.co/juOHVJU4he
— Fáilte Ireland (@Failte_Ireland) July 23, 2021

Families Could Face €1,000 Rise In Annual Food Bills Amid Farming Crisis
Over Half of Cigarette Packs Surveyed In Newbridge And Naas Had No Irish Duty Paid
Celbridge Brewery CEO Warns Of Mounting Costs Facing Craft Beer Sector
Amhrán na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed for Irish Music Month 2026
Government Announces Major Overhaul of Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Maynooth University Hosts Special Solar Eclipse Event This Evening
Johnstown Mother Says Today's Solar Eclipse Means Something Extra Special For Her And Her Son
Three Men Detained In Kildare And Dublin Garda Stations Following Brothel Keeping And Organised Prostitution Arrests