Failte Ireland have confirmed the updated guidelines for indoor dining in Ireland when restrictions lift next month. Restaurants and pubs across the country are planning to reopen their doors to the public in June.  This will begin with outdoor dining and then adding indoor dining to the list the month after.

They make several recommendations - including limits on numbers, rules abut facemasks, distancing, as well as what happens outside.

Paul McAuliffe is Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West, and spokesperson for Local Government, joined Kieran on the show, Paul is unsure as to whether the level of management they’re displaying is necessary.

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