Fáilte Ireland has published a set of operational guidelines to help hotels, restaurants and pubs prepare for the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector in less than three weeks time.
The Government moved forward the opening date for the industry to 29 June. Before doors open, businesses will have to make sure they have taken all the necessary steps to keep people safe, and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
But the Restaurants Association of Ireland has warned that 90% of restaurants will not be able to open on 29 June if the two-metre social distancing rule still applies.
Chief Executive Adrian Cummins said a change to one metre would enable up to 80% of members to reopen. Fáilte Ireland has highlighted that the guidelines - drawn