Irish government gives green light to reopening of indoor hospitality

The Irish government has approved a plan to will allow indoor hospitality to reopen next week.

The plan will allow people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 or can prove they have recently recovered from the virus (in the previous 9 months) to eat and drink indoors at bars, cafes and restaurants for the first time this year.

Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, said it is planned that the enabling legislation will come into effect next week, but it will not later than July 26th.

Ministers, government officials and representatives from the hospitality industry met last weekend and agreed a plan that will see proof of vaccination required on entry to indoor venues.
Proof will either be on paper or via the EU digital Covid certificate.

Those who have recovered from Covid-19 but are not vaccinated can apply for a certificate of recovery from a dedicated helpline.