Closing time for hospitality will return to normal from tomorrow. There had been an 8pm closing time across the sector in recent weeks during the Omicron wave.
But in a speech tonight, the Taoiseach said that the country had weathered that Omicron wave as he announced that almost all public health restrictions will be lifted - some as early as 6am tomorrow.
From tomorrow, a Covid pass will no longer be needed to access pubs, restaurants or hospitality. Requirements around managing people's movements at indoor hospitality and entertainment venues will no longer apply.
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI) said today's news has been greeted with a huge amount of relief and expectation by publicans and their staff across the country.