Hospitality sector wants  full reopening before Christmas

The hospitality sector is seeking a full reopening from December 1, when the country is due to exit its second lockdown. File picture

The hospitality sector is urging the Government to allow it to fully reopen after Ireland exits its second lockdown on December 1.

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) wants the sector to be given the opportunity to open together, after rumours circulated that wet pubs would remain shut.