Six options on table to allow for re-opening of indoor dining

The government will consider six re-opening options for indoor dining at its cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

A further meeting between representatives of the hospitality sector and senior government officials was held today.

The Vintners' Federation of Ireland says the talks focused on devising a system that allows only vaccinated people and those recovered from Covid indoors.

While the Licensed Vintners Association says it believes it has no option but to go along with the government proposals, having been closed for almost 16 months.

Restaurateur and Chef in Galway J P McMahon says while he has concerns, he wants to see the sector reopen.