Indoor dining permitted in hotels, but not restaurants.
The Restaurant Association of Ireland claims the distinction between hotel dining rooms and regular restaurants, when it comes to serving indoors, is discriminatory.
The lobby group has initiated legal action in the High Court in the hope of challenging the law that created the different sets of rules.
Our Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney reports:
"If you stay in a hotel tonight, you’ll be able to have your dinner indoors.
But if you fancy going for a bite to eat in your local restaurant, you’ll have to choose one with an outdoor space, because you won’t be allowed inside.
The distinction has been in place since the start of the month and is set to remain like that until July 5th, when restaurants can resume indoor dining.
Restaurant owners think it’s unfair to have one rule for hotels and guest houses and another for their businesses.
On their behalf, the Restaurant Association of Ireland, is seeking to mount a legal challenge in an attempt to level the playing field.
It described the situation as “discriminatory” and is seeking permission from the High Court to challenge the law.
It also wants more security in the event of further lockdowns."
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