GARDAÍ will be inspecting pubs to ensure publicans are abiding by the law and anyone found flouting the current guidelines allowing pubs to reopen could have their licences pulled if they don't comply. The stark warning came amid reports some pubs are not following the recently introduced rulse. Both the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), representing pubs in the greater Dublin region, and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), representing publicans outside the capital, said there was no excuse for publicans who flouted the law. Donall O'Keeffe, of the LVA, said: "Everyone in the country is aware of the severity of the public health situation arising out of the pandemic and no one should be cutting any corners. "Any disregard for public health will be a key consideration when it comes to licence renewals, a process which the authorities are keenly aware all pubs will be subjected to this coming September."

Source: Irish Independent July 03, 2020 01:30 UTC