Restaurants and gastro pubs are set to close on Christmas EveRestaurants and gastro pubs will be closed from around lunch time on 24 December under plans which will be put before Cabinet tomorrow. It is also expected the ban on travel to and from Britain will be extended to 31 December. Mr Holohan told the meeting that Level 5 restrictions will be needed after Christmas to stop the spread of the virus. Restaurants and pubs were due to remain open until December 30 and intercounty was expected to be permitted up to January 6. CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins said the restrictions will be a “devastating and crushing blow” for businesses.

Source: Irish Independent December 21, 2020 17:24 UTC