Pubs extremely happy with 7 June outdoor opening but some restaurateurs still frustrated
Restaurant owners are unhappy that hotels can serve food indoors before them. By Garreth MacNamee Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 6:30 PM Apr 29th 2021, 6:30 PM 69,490 Views 28 Comments
Image: Shutterstock/Hunter Bliss Images
Image: Shutterstock/Hunter Bliss Images
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has this evening confirmed that pubs and hospitality will reopen for outside business on 7 June.
It also emerged that hotels and B&Bs can reopen on 2 June and will be permitted to serve residents indoors.
There will be no distinction between restaurants, pubs or other food outlets and the €9 meal measure will not return.
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File image of people dining outdoors in Dublin last September.
Image: Sasko Lazarov
Image: Sasko Lazarov
THE TAOISEACH ANNOUNCED a wide-ranging ease of restrictions this evening, striking a much more hopeful tone than previous Covid-19 announcements.
The main measures have been well-flagged over the past few days – with a significant easing of lockdown restrictions to take effect next month and into June.
The new measures include recommencing inter-county travel, increased numbers at funerals and weddings, and hairdressers and barbers reopening their doors.
Restaurants have reacted to the Governmentâs latest plan to reopen the economy with âdisbelief, confusion and frustrationâ.
Hotel and guesthouse restaurants will be permitted to operate indoor dining options from June 2nd but independent restaurants, coffee shops and gastropubs will be restricted to outdoor dining only from June 7th.
Restaurants Association of Ireland chief executive Adrian Cummins called on the Government to publish âmedical and scientific evidenceâ deeming a hotel or guesthouse restaurant safer than other establishments.
âRestaurants, hotels, cafes and gastropubs have all followed and implemented the exact same safety protocols for diners since June of last year,â he said.
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President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland Paul Moynihan said his only priority in the short-term is to see pubs reopened. (Image: Conor McCabe)
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Publicans to meet Fine Gael ahead of decision on summer reopening Vintners representatives have stepped up their lobbying and are calling for parties to support the return of outdoor hospitality in May 28th April, 2021
The Licensed Vintners Association has called for pubs to be allowed serve customers outdoors from the end of next month. Picture: Getty
Ireland’s publicans are stepping up their lobbying efforts ahead of a significant government decision on the roadmap for reopening society.
The heads of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), which represents Dublin pubs, and the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) are to meet members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party today, it is understood.