Time limits for indoor dining will be dropped, the hospitality industry was told today. However, all pubs and restaurants will still be required to close by 11.30pm when indoor dining is permitted from next Monday. Government officials told the sector the one hour and 45 minute time limit for dining inside is to be dropped. In a statement Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) chief executive Padraig Cribben welcomed the removal of time limits for indoor dining. Meanwhile, the Restaurants Association of Ireland has called for a “robust inspection regime by the State” to ensure all restaurants, pubs and cafes are adhering to the regulations when indoor dining returns.

Source: Irish Independent July 20, 2021 18:33 UTC