While publicans are welcoming news the restrictions on pubs, nightclubs and late bars will be lifted on October 22nd.
The Tanaiste says workers will have to honour their contracts if an employer asks them to return to the office later this month.
The phased return will begin from September 20th under the governments new roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions.
Tens of thousands of people have been working from home through the pandemic.
No change to wedding guest limit, and 50% capacity at religious services until 22 October https://t.co/KQZth8RFXr
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) August 31, 2021
Leo Varadkar says anyone who isn't comfortable returning to the office will have little option legally:
Publicans are welcoming news the restrictions on pubs, nightclubs and late bars will be lifted on October 22nd.
Donal O'Keeffe from the Licensed Vintners Association says it's a huge relief the sector now has a date to work towards:
Taoiseach announces shift from restrictions to ‘judgment and responsibility’ https://t.co/B17ylKZ49z
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) September 1, 2021
Artists are cautiously welcoming the return of gigs, though some says "it's too little, too late" for the live events sector.
From September 6th, organised indoor events are permitted to 60 percent capacity while outdoor events can allow 75 percent attendance, for those who are vaccinated.
Where there is mixed immunity at events, there will be a 50 percent capactiy limit with social distancing and facemasks in use.
Singer songwriter Emma Langford says she tentatively welcomes the news
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