The Government is considering delaying the reopening of pubs that do not serve food beyond July 20th amid growing concern about a second wave of Covid-19 infections. Senior sources said the Cabinet will meet next Wednesday and take a final decision on the matter following input from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET). Industry sources believe the reopening of pubs that do not serve food could be delayed until after the August bank holiday weekend but a Government source said no decision had yet been made. This week prosecutions were initiated against 26 pubs suspected of breaching the health regulations or licensing laws. By failing to adhere to the regulations, pubs “are putting themselves, their employees, their customers and the wider community at risk of getting Covid-19.

Source: The Irish Times July 10, 2020 18:43 UTC