Hospitality Businesses To Close From 8PM Under New Restrictions

Cabinet has agreed an 8pm curfew for the hospitality sector to take effect from Monday.

Ministers rejected advice from NPHET, which recommended a 5pm closure for those businesses.

In terms of indoor events, it’s been agreed there should be no indoor events after 8pm.

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For indoor events before 8pm, events should be limited to 50 per cent of venue capacity, or 1,000 people, whichever is lower.

Attendance at all outdoor events should be limited to 50 per cent of venue capacity, or 5,000 people, whichever is lower.

Wedding receptions can take place after 8pm, with a capacity limit of 100 guests.

The measures take effect from this Sunday until the 30th of January.