Most pubgoers fear that other customers won't take virus safety restrictions seriously and will pose greater risks as they get drunk, a survey commissioned by Ireland's top publicans, brewers and distillers has found. Three-quarters of regular pubgoers say they plan to resume socialising in pubs as they reopen – but almost as many say they fear that other customers will behave irresponsibly and increase the risk of virus transmission. The deep cleaning of glasses and cutlery was identified as pubgoers’ biggest safety concern (61pc). The LVA and VFI urged publicans nationwide to observe and enforce guidelines closely – or risk reputational damage and loss of liquor licences. LVA chief executive Donall O’Keeffe said pubs reopening next week “have a serious responsibility to do so safely”.

Source: Irish Independent June 24, 2020 12:45 UTC