Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has pleaded with cabinet to use “common sense” and not to ban the sale of takeaway pints after it was reported today government would likely draft new legislation on the matter in the coming days. This morning, an Taoiseach Micheál Martin told Cork’s RedFM that a ban on the sale of takeaway pints would be considered to dissuade people from gathering outdoors. “So, the sooner we get to having all pubs open and letting out publicans and our Vintners show what they’re good at; running respectable houses. “I don’t think a knee-jerk reaction from cabinet coming along and banning the sale of takeaway drinks is right. I hope they see common sense and realise that it’s a wrong decision at this time,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent November 16, 2020 18:00 UTC