New grant adds €16m to help pubs and nightclubs reopen

Excise duty on on-trade liquor licences has also been waived on 2020 renewals. File picture

The Government has announced up to €16m in grants to help pubs and nightclubs closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic to reopen when it is safe to do so.

At the moment, there are no immediate plans to reopen drink-only, or wet, hostelries and substantial meals will still have to be served in pubs.