Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2020-11-25
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Gary Gannon (SD), Dublin Central

During Leaders’ Questions yesterday, the Taoiseach indicated that restaurants would get proper notice of when and, most importantly, how they can reopen following the expected ending of level 5. Today, Micheál Lehane said it is likely to be 7 December when gastropubs and restaurants will open. The Irish Independent has run a story that pubs can serve indoors but only if they have a chef on site. The Tánaiste has gone on a solo run saying gyms, barbers and shops will open first and gastropubs and restaurants will potentially open after that. This is creating major anxiety in the city centre constituency I represent. I am not asking the Taoiseach to give me clarity today on an exact date. Will he tell me what constitutes proper notice, as referred to by him yesterday? Is it a seven-day or five-day period? What will constitute proper notice for restaurants and gastropubs in order that they may open at some point following the cessation of level 5?

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Sitting date: 2020-11-25