Last night.
Dame Court, Dublin 1.
The shutters on the Stag’s Head are pulled to observe new 8pm closing times.
Tag Archives: Pubs
From top: Stag’s Head, Dublin 2; Restaurants Association of Ireland Chief Executive Adrian Cummins
This morning.
Responding to Nphet’s recommendation of a 5pm curfew…
Restaurants Association of Ireland Chief Executive Adrian Cummins said there needs to be immediate engagement with Government because the industry is in a “very precarious position” with Christmas a number of days away.
It is effectively “a hospitality lockdown” if the recommendation from NPHET is taken on board by Government, he said.
Mr Cummins also said this latest proposal brings into question the Covid digital pass and all the other different measures hospitality has brought in to ensure they keep their businesses open.
Vintners’ Association of Ireland Chairperson Michael O’Donovan said it would have a major impact and said the industry has been fighting very hard all summer and autumn to get their teams back up and running.
“This would be a real hammer blow because it would be closure for many.”
Hospitality say proposed ‘5pm curfew’ a ‘lockdown for sector’ (RTE)
Earlier: A Limerick A Day
Meanwhile…
Rolled over for 2 years and now wondering why you get targeted every time. https://t.co/57d3TmHEAl
— Garreth McDaid (@garrethmcdaid) December 16, 2021
Meanwhile…
All this for the greater good for a variant with mild symptoms. 100 years on, we’ve gone from freedom fighters to obedient people awaiting rewards or punishment from those with power. #COVID19 #Omnicronvariant
— Senator Sharon Keogan (@SenatorKeogan) December 17, 2021
Closing Time
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IRISH PUBS ARE FINISHED. Some can’t afford sky sports anymore. Habits have been broken. Christmas trade will be like putting a plaster on a severed artery. They made a bad choice.
— m durney (@mpdurney) November 22, 2021
I was out also. It was tragic. heart and soul ripped out of the place.
— jondonson_172 (@Jondonson172) November 23, 2021
Anyone?
Hic.
🔵REVEALED: Dates we understand that are being discussed to fully close pubs and a full lockdown again – https://t.co/0Ud7FRTnm6 pic.twitter.com/Krq30lIA7a
— TheLiberal.ie (@TheLiberal_ie) November 21, 2021
As it stands, we have been informed that the date that would see pubs, nightclubs and restaurants being closed is December 13th.
It’s understood that the economy will be allowed continue for another week with a full lockdown being discussed for December 20th.
It must be stated that dates cannot be taken as fact but we have been reliably informed by two separate sources from within Leinster House that they are being actively discussed.
An outlet is reporting some dates for prospective pub closures, and outright lockdown, based on suggestions from people ‘in Leinster House’.
Worth remembering that Leinster House is not where such dates are decided, but Government Buildings. There’s no parliamentary role in it.
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) November 22, 2021
Anyone?
Púcán Hell
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A couple sat by the bar, so close they can order from their table. But people told to put their mask on while ordering stood at the bar by bar staff. No logic. #ireland #covid #NoVaccinePassports #SayNoToVaccineMandate #sheep @anpucangalway pic.twitter.com/1Ceuou3kmA
— R white (@Rwhite_UK) November 18, 2021
Ah here.
Last night.
Forster Street, Galway.
Anyone?
Meanwhile…
The Irish Hotels Federation said Government had confirmed that the new closing time restriction applies to hotel bars and all events being hosted, including weddings, whether guests are residents or not.
In a statement, it said: “Due to the current prevalence of the coronavirus in the community, we are hearing from our members that businesses are adopting a cautious approach in relation to hosting business events and meetings.”
The hotels federation said that public health remains its number one priority.
Closing time change applies to hotel bars, hotel events (RTÉ)
This morning/afternoon.
Newstalk.
Shane Coleman (top) and Ciara Kelly discuss what should happen to pubs and restaurants who serve the unvaccinated.
An ESRI survey recently found that 37% of customers in pubs and 34% in restaurants are not being asked for their COVID certs.
Earlier: Get Snitching
Got into the local for a pint tonight. Very quiet. Owner asked for vax pas knowing full well I don’t have it but said it’s okay tonight as it’s quiet. As I left he told me because I’m so vocal about vax,small town small talk he’d rather I didn’t come anymore.A good friend before
— Mickey Ó Fuairthain ⭐ (@dandelionroot1) September 23, 2021
Gulp.
Firm but fair?
Or plainly inhumane?
Only you can decide.
Earlier: Time For Your Booster
Alamy Stock
Meanwhile…
Um.
Thanks KN
Staggered
at
This morning.
Major changes to alcohol licensing laws will be discussed by the Cabinet today.
Via RTÉ
Staggered and extended closing times for bars and possibly nightclubs are under consideration as well as bringing Sunday trading times into line with the rest of the week
Night-Time Economy Committees will be established in six cities and towns across the country.
Supports for venues such as cafes and clubs to stay open later for culture or live events from Monday to Thursday are also set to be examined.
There is a possibility too that planning codes could be changed to allow empty buildings be used for events.
Hic.
Staggered closing times part of major licensing law changes being considered (RTÉ)
Clannademic
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Watching the Clannad show on RTE (hubby’s choice 🤣) …why are they able to sing mask free, but the conductor and orchestra have to be masked? Please explain “da science” behind that?
— Johanna Hayes (@FamilyJohanna) August 9, 2021
Anyone?
Retrospective – Clannad and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (RTE Player)
Meanwhile….
Somebody please tell me, if I go into a pub, unvaccinated and everyone else in there is vaccinated, who am I putting at risk? Like apart from myself, I know the risk and I’m happy to take it, who am I putting at risk ? Please someone tell me cause it’s wreckin my head.
— Gary Dempsey (@Dempz8) August 9, 2021
Anyone?
Dublin city centre last May
Hospitality operators have been told that they must check every adult customer’s COVID Certificate at the door, plus photo ID, and will have to retain customers’ contact details for prospective contact tracing. Draft guidelines for sector set to be published this evening
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) July 23, 2021
This afternoon.
All customers will be required to give their name and phone number for contact tracing purposes. This is a change from previous rules, where just one person per table had to provide such details.
This means that restaurant and bar operators will have to keep two information sheets at the door: One for contact tracing and a second anonymised list where they will tick a box to show that all customers at each table have been checked for their vaccination or recovery status.
Businesses will use a digital scanner to check a person’s status. This scanner can be downloaded to a staff member’s phone, or device, from this evening.
It will show green or red to prove that a certificate is not forged. It will show a person’s name, but not their date of birth or any other details, and the information will not be stored.
The official Digital Covid Certificates are the only documents that will be accepted. Cards from GPs or vaccination centres, showing a person is vaccinated, will not be accepted.