A local government TD says the right decision was made to delay the re-opening of indoor dining due to the greater threat of the Delta variant.
Robert Troy is the Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital & Company Regulation and says the coalition will need time to examine all proposals in order to allow bars and restaurants serve customers safely in their premises once again.
The Longford-Westmeath TD says while the decision was frustrating, it was better to wait than cause a major wave of the virus :