The advice would apply to cultural, entertainment, community and sporting events.
According to RTÉ, The National Public Health Emergency has advised the Government that concerts and indoor events should operate at 50% capacity over the coming weeks.
RTÉ have said that a letter to Government from the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has advised that restrictions on indoor hospitality should be brought back to where they were before 22 October.
This could mean a return to 11.30pm closing time and no bar service, or mingling between tables.
The letter is currently being considered by senior ministers at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Covid-19, and recommends that the proposed restrictions remain in place until 9 January.
The meeting began at 11am, and a full in-person meeting of Cabinet is set to take place at 3pm. Also among the measures recommended are that a limit be placed on household gatherings.
Justice Minister confirms Cabinet meeting today at 3pm.
Decision to be taken. Government doesn’t want uncertainty and speculation over the weekend, she says.@VirginMediaNews
— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) December 3, 2021
According to RTÉ, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath met representatives of the hospitality sector this morning to discuss the uncertainty facing the industry due to current COVID restrictions.
Restaurants Association of Ireland had a positive and constructive engagement with Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD & Minster Michael @mmcgrathtd this morning regarding supporting the sector
EWSS, CRSS, Commercial Rates Waiver and Long term Plan for Hospitality discussed
— Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺 (@adriancummins) December 3, 2021
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said yesterday that if further restrictions were to be imposed on the hospitality sector, then the Government would respond appropriately with financial supports.
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