Time limits for indoors but not outdoors
Outdoor dining returns from 7 June. Image: LeahFarrell/RollingNews.ie Outdoor dining returns from 7 June. Image: LeahFarrell/RollingNews.ie THE 105-MINUTE limit will return for indoor drinking and dining when indoor hospitality returns, according to new guidelines to be published by Fáilte Ireland.
Ahead of that date, hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses are to begin accepting guests from tomorrow week 2 June, with residents permitted to dine indoors. Social distancing of one-metre will apply between tables outdoors but there is no limit on outdoor occupancy. For a period last year when outdoor hospitality was permitted there was a limit of 15 people, but this will not apply under the new guidelines.
Martin said yesterday “we’ll see what happens during July” and emphasised that a graduated approach would be taken.