Strongest signal yet that pubs won’t reopen. Tanaiste @LeoVaradkar says NPHET is advising Gov take a “cautious approach” Says: “I know what will come as a further blow to some of the sectors that can’t be reopened. But we just cant risk moving backward or risk schools reopening.” pic.twitter.com/5CFzyoWFNu

— Mary Regan (@MaryERegan) August 4, 2020

Looks like the former Taoiseach has scooped his successor to more or less confirm the pubs aren’t reopening next week https://t.co/OfJ82OFE1f

— Hugh O'Connell (@oconnellhugh) August 4, 2020

Oh.

This evening.

UPDATE:

BREAKING – Phase 4 Ireland: Pubs will not reopen next Monday
https://t.co/OF7ECOVDGN

— Kevin Doyle (@KevDoyle_Indo) August 4, 2020

No scoops for you.