Pubs stuck in cruel limbo as planned lockdown strangles sector
Reporter:
18 Dec 2020
Fears that the hospitality sector, including pubs serving food, is likely to be shut down three days after Christmas );
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The Government announcement that the hospitality sector, including pubs serving food, is likely to be shut down three days after Christmas is further proof that a coherent roadmap to a sustainable reopening is vital if the trade is to survive in 2021.
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland says pubs are at the mercy of Government and NPHET decision making, which will see food outlets closing just three weeks after reopening in early December.
Businesses seek clarity over reimposing of restrictions
Updated / Friday, 18 Dec 2020
14:40
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said it is devastated and hugely disappointed about expected Covid-19 restrictions being reimposed on the sector before the New Year.
Adrian Cummins, the CEO of the Restaurants Association, said the hospitality industry is being scapegoated again by indications that restrictions could come into force shortly after Christmas.
Mr Cummins also called for immediate dialogue with the Government and the hospitality industry and clarity for businesses. This is hugely soul destroying for our industry. Hospitality is being scapegoated. Our engagement shows that NPHET views hospitality in a different way to everybody else, he stated.