Leo Varadkar says it cannot be guaranteed that pubs will reopen on August 10

The Tánaiste said the decision would depend on NPHET advice. Picture: PA

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he hopes pubs that do not serve food can reopen for business on August 10, but there are no guarantees.

Pub lobby groups have called on the Government to release guidelines that will allow them to reopen safely, after their previous reopening date was delayed due to an increase in coronavirus cases earlier this month.