Gardai say outdoor drinking in temporary seating areas requires a licence.
The Restaurants Association of Ireland says outdoor hospitality IS allowed under the government guidelines.
Gardai say drinking alcohol in temporary outdoor seating areas isn't allowed if restaurants and pubs don't have a licence.
Gardaí say outdoor drinking in temporary seating areas illegal https://t.co/AYHWqCn1Zi
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) June 21, 2021
The force says these businesses can only sell food or drinks on a takeaway basis or for consumption off the premises.
Restaurants Association Chief Executive Adrian Cummins says the Government needs to intervene to make things clear for the industry:
The Government has been urged to bring in new legislation immediately to give clarity to restaurants and pubs serving alcohol in outdoor seating areas. https://t.co/bSqGR52yTD
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) June 21, 2021
Adrian Cummins says it's causing confusion across the sector:
The Justice Minister says Gardaí will use their discretion to deal with pubs and restaurants serving alcohol in temporary seating areas.
It's after Gardaí confirmed over the weekend that licensed premises are not legally allowed to do so.
Kacey O'Riordan reports
Gardai in Galway claim they raised concerns about pubs serving alcohol outside as early as May 7th.
Chief Superintendent Tom Curley says he's not trying to be a killjoy:
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