Indoor Dining Will Resume Next Monday.

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 16:20

File image: Taoiseach, Micheál Martin/RollingNews

President Higgins signed the bill in to law today.

Indoor dining will re-open next Monday with guidelines set to be released to businesses in the coming days.

President Michael D Higgins signed the needed legislation into law earlier while Cabinet discussed the issue at its meeting this morning.

Having considered the Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) July 21, 2021

Only people who have immunity to the virus through vaccination or prior infection will be able to dine indoors.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the cautious approach is due to concerns about the Delta variant

Attorney General raises concerns about lack of progress in developing regulations for indoor dining
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— Philip Ryan (@Philip_Ryan) July 21, 2021

Pub owners say it's now critical updated public health guidelines are published urgently.

The Licensed Vintners Association is calling on businesses to follow the new rules carefully once they are confirmed.

Joe Sheridan, of Walsh’s Bar in Dunmore, Co Galway says he and other publicans still don't know if they'll reopen indoor dining on Monday

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