The Clare Chair of the Vintners Federation of Ireland fears current guidelines will result in many pubs remaining closed on August 10th.
It comes as a report from the Licensed Vintners Association and the VFI has revealed that capacity in some pubs may drop by 87% with 2-metre social distancing.
Under current guidelines, the maximum capacity for every 100 square metres in a pub would be 25 people.
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Darragh McAllister who is also the owner of Lucas’ Bar in Ennis, says it’s likely many pubs will keep their doors shut.
