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

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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.

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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