Under new guidelines published on Wednesday morning, bookings will allow for a maximum of six people aged 13 or over per table. The guidelines state that physical distancing of two metres should be maintained between tables in an indoor setting. Noise levelsLive music would also not be allowed as restaurant owners are urged to keep noise levels down. Mr Cribbben said it was good that the €9 meal requirement was gone, but he called for a review of the length of time and distances involved for indoor dining when it reopens on July 1st. Businesses had been closed for 15 months so for them every day counts, added Mr Cribben, which was why his members wanted indoor dining to return no later than July 1st, he said.

Source: The Irish Times May 26, 2021 12:33 UTC