Pubs serving food can reopen on 29 June but with table service only

Pubs that serve food can open for table service only from June 29

Image: Shutterstock/Milosbeo Image: Shutterstock/Milosbeo PUBS THAT SERVE food on the premises will be able to reopen on 29 June.During his press conference on the easing of the lockdown restrictions in Phase 2, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said on the 29 June “pubs and bars can operate as if they were restaurants, but they won’t need to have a restaurant license “.

The Taoiseach said that people must be sitting, adding it would not be the case of “people sitting at a bar… hanging around and standing as you might like to do”.Related Reads 05.06.20 'High-risk engagement': Hairdressers to remain shut until 20 July 05.06.20 All travel restrictions within Ireland to be lifted on 29 June

Both organisations also welcomed the commitment made by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan that the National Public Health Emergency Team will develop guidance for the hospitality sector in the coming days and that a review of the 2 metre social distancing requirement is being undertaken. Donall O’Keeffe, LVA Chief Executive, said his group had been consistent in advocating for pubs to receive the same treatment as other hospitality businesses that serve food and drink.

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