Cabinet to discuss proposal to scrap controversial regulation around pub meals

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says the recent regulation "isn't about the Government wanting to know what people had to eat in a pub or restaurant". Picture: Eamon Ward

A private members motion to scrap the new controversial regulations requiring pubs and restaurants to keep records of food sold for 28 days will be discussed at Cabinet today.

Speaking ahead of Cabinet, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said: "What I can say categorically is this new regulation, this new statutory instrument only applies until September 13 after which it can be extended or amended.