PUBS will be expected to serve “a main midday or evening meal” that costs at least €9 if they plan to reopen on June 29. Fáilte Ireland has indicated that a reduced physical distancing threshold of one metre may apply “in certain circumstances”. There is also some clarity tonight about the type of food pubs must serve if they want to get back to business this month. Fáilte Ireland said it will provide detailed guidance “aimed at facilitating the safe reopening of food service businesses, including pubs”. They will state that from June 29 pubs that serve food and meet other features expected of a restaurant may reopen.

Source: Irish Independent June 16, 2020 20:48 UTC