It was confirmed yesterday that nightclubs will be allowed to reopen as planned this Friday, 22 October – but new advice specifically for the sector is being developed, and has yet to be released.

The announcement was made yesterday by Taoiseach Micheál Martin following a Cabinet meeting to discuss the easing of restrictions.

The Department of Health briefing has also been taking place this afternoon.

Kieran discussed with Daniel McConnell, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner and Phil Kieran, a GP in Cork...

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