Under the Irish Government’s road map pubs are not scheduled to reopen until August. However, two representative groups are hoping new arrangements could see pubs in Ireland opening from the end of June, along with cafes and restaurants.
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NAM Implications:
- Take a look at the compromises and ask yourself about the future of pubs:
- Bars will become dispense bars only with no sitting, standing, ordering, payment or drinking at the bar allowed.
- Table service will be a requirement with pubs only serving customers seated at tables.
- The numbers on the premises would be confined to no more than four per every 10 square metres.
- A maximum of 6 people would be permitted at any one table.
- Customers will be required to use hand sanitiser upon entry.
- All customers must remain seated.
- Staff will be fully trained in the new procedures.
- They will also be asked to maintain a safe distance from customers when taking orders and to wash their hands thoroughly every 30 minutes.
- The utilisation of outdoor spaces to enhance social distancing.
- Procedures implemented to ensure safe use of toilet facilities, which may include limits on the numbers using toilets at any one time. No live music or DJs.
- Gardaí / HSE will have the power to close any business who is flouting the public health guidelines.
