LVA Says It Has No Choice But To Go Along With Govt. Indoor Dining Plans.

Friday, 9 July 2021 09:34

Cabinet will consider 6 options on Tuesday.

The Licenced Vintners Association says it has no choice but to go along with Government plans on indoor dining.

The Cabinet will consider six reopening options when it meets on Tuesday, after talks were held with hospitality representatives yesterday.

The Vintners Federation of Ireland says the proposals include a system that allows only vaccinated people and those recovered from Covid indoors.

“We don’t like this approach and we don’t want it... But when the choice comes down to this proposal or staying closed for several more months, we feel we have no option but to go along with it."https://t.co/DWQLjsVhfe
— LVA (@LVADublinPubs) July 8, 2021

LVA Chief Executive Donall O'Keefe sees problems ahead with the plans and is calling for proper legislation:

Donall O'Keefe says they've no choice but to press ahead with the Government's plans on Covid passes, which are effective in other parts of Europe:

Among the ideas is to only allow vaccinated people indoors and have proof on entry, similar to other EU countries and the Digital Covid Cert for international travel.

Liam Herrick from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties says the two documents are not comparable

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