Cabinet will meet this morning to discuss the planned easing of restrictions scheduled for this Friday. Speculation is mounting that mask-wearing will be retained while vaccine certs will also remain in pubs and restaurants.  We speak to some of those who could be affected, Sunil Sharpe, spokesperson for Give us the Night Campaign and also Pat Crotty, Owner of Paris Texas Bar and Restaurant in Kilkenny.

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