Publicans baffled and bewildered after government calls time on August 10 re-opening plan

Tadhg Kelly of the Shanty Bar, Ballyfinnane. Picture: Domnick Walsh

Publicans across the country say they are disappointed and bewildered at the lack of clarity given by the Government following the announcement that the re-opening of pubs will be pushed back until August 10.

“We are being left in the dark,” said Ger Devine, a manager at Pharmacia in Limerick.