Hospitality sector relieved at ‘truly fantastic news’ of Covid restrictions easing
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th
Most limitations to lift from 6am Saturday as Ireland has ‘weathered the Omicron storm’
‘We operate a safe business. It’s just not fair, but nothing surprises me’, says Ian Redmond
‘I doubt if people will rock up at 9pm’ says owner of Sligo business where patrons normally arrive at 11pm
Government plan to come into effect next week widely derided by industry figures
Vaccine passes, contact tracing and face masks likely to be required under new rules
Restaurants’ Association of Ireland calls for wage supports to continue until June 2022
New guidelines say maximum of 200 people permitted at outdoor events in most venues
Healthcare workers and over-80s among those to receive booster under preliminary proposals
‘Day of relief’ for publicans but CMO urges people to ‘avoid crowded spaces’
Frustration mounts over digital Covid cert and indoor dining guidelines
Law expected before July 26th to cater for the fully vaccinated and recently recovered
Hospitality industry pushes for earlier indoor dining reopening plan
Coalition facing mounting pressure for introduction of ‘vaccine passport’ antigen testing
Key decisions not due until next week when Nphet meets to discuss public health trends
First day back since pandemic began for many traditional pubs as meal rule scrapped
Organisations for restaurants and pubs hit out at lack of clarity for such businesses
Insurer has set aside €30 million in provisions for potential liabilities from case
Study finds that GAA finals were cause of outbreaks of the virus in four counties
Infectious diseases expert cautions against Christmas openings
Reaction: Restaurants’ group says Irish climate means outdoor dining is not viable
‘Total panic’ reported within hospitality sector
Strict new rules for the preparation of fruit garnishes used in drinks and use of straws
‘We are dealing with mistake after mistake,’ says Minister. ‘We need a comprehensive plan’
Bill bestows powers on Garda to inspect licensed premises
Vintners’ groups say Government’s support package is a 'slap in the face'.
Support, not sympathy urgently needed for sector, says Vintners’ Federation of Ireland
Vintner groups say the 25,000 people working in pubs now under ‘intolerable pressure’
Moving to Phase Four of reopening society deferred due to the trend in coronavirus cases
No further deaths relating to virus reported as acting CMO warns against house parties
Face coverings to become mandatory in shops and shopping centres
Representative groups call for reduction in VAT on alcohol to 9%
Hospitality sector calls for reduction in VAT rate at Covid-19 committee hearing
More than 60% of bars to remain closed for another three weeks
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