Indoor Dining Resumes Today.

Monday, 26 July 2021 09:14

Only those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19, will be allowed to avail of indoor service.

Bars and restaurants across the country will be able to open their doors for indoor dining, from today.

Only those who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered from Covid-19, will be allowed to avail of indoor service.

A maximum of 6 adults will be allowed at one table and wearing face masks will be mandatory while not seated.

The Licensed Vintners Association says today is a big day for the industry.

Donal O'Keeffe, Chief Executive of the LVA says there are a lot of mixed feelings around the reopening:

A change to the Failte Ireland guidelines overnight means only the lead person for each booking will have to give their phone number for contact tracing, as opposed to everyone.

Padraig Cribben from the Vintners Federation of Ireland says he's glad publicans and restauranteurs are being listened to:

It's a major day for the industry as indoor dining reopens for those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from #COVID19 https://t.co/WDGhJJX6Id
— Irish Daily Mirror (@IrishMirror) July 26, 2021

Despite indoor dining reopening today, live performances at hospitality venues aren't allowed to return.

It's been over 500 days since musicians and entertainers have been allowed to perform in pubs, hotels and restaurants.

The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, is calling for a clear roadmap for its members to return to work.

Matt McGranaghan from the MEAI says members feel they've been ignored by the government

The Village Inn pub in Slane, Co. Meath currently has no plans to reopen.

Its owner and local councillor, Wayne Harding, told LMFM that the guidelines make it near impossible

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