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Hospitality Groups: Covid Restrictions On The Island Of Ireland Should Be Aligned.

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Industry figures say differences between the two jurisdictions cause confusion.

Hospitality groups say Covid restrictions should be aligned with Northern Ireland to improve tourism.

Industry figures say differences between the two jurisdictions cause confusion.

Such as the requirement to produce proof of vaccination to dine indoors, which is needed in the Republic, but not the North.

Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO of the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation, says making the rules the same on both sides of the border would help tourism.

Restaurants Association CEO Adrian Cummins says high vaccination rates on both sides of the border means there should be closer alignment

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