People attending outdoor parties will still have to sit one metre apart from one another, even if they are seated at the same table, according to new hospitality rules published in the wake of the Katherine Zappone party controversy. The latest Fáilte Ireland guidelines say “physical distancing of at least one metre should be maintained between people seated at tables”. The redrafted guidelines also gave the green light for live music at outdoor parties. People are not allowed to mingle between tables at outdoor parties and bands must be two metres away from guests. Mr Cummins said all of the new rules for outdoor parties were “unworkable” and would be impossible to police.

Source: Irish Independent August 07, 2021 01:30 UTC