A new crackdown on people gathering outdoors to drink could see takeaway pints banned and greater enforcement of existing legislation against street drinking. The Herald also understands there is concern among ministers that existing regulations banning on-street drinking in the capital are not being enforced. The issues of takeaway pints and greater enforcement are likely form part of the discussion at today's Cabinet meeting. ChristmasA senior health source confirmed Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is planning to introduce the ban on takeaway pints shortly. "When I do takeaway pints, I don't let anyone drink within 100 metres of the premises.

Source: The Herald November 17, 2020 02:26 UTC