‘Rush’ of applications expected as pubs can apply for licences to open as restaurants

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Dublin's licensing court is expected to face a “rush” of applications for pubs to open as restaurants.

Under the government’s roadmap to lifting covid 19 restrictions restaurants and cafes can open in phase three, from June 29, but pubs, bars, nightclubs, and casinos have to keep their doors closed until phase five begins on August 10 next.