Government to ignore Nphet advice and allow gastro-pubs and restaurants reopen

The Government is expected to announce a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, including loosening strictures on household visits, and permitting restaurants and gastro-pubs to reopen. Picture: Marcus Herzberg/Pexels

The Government is to ignore public health advice and allow gastro-pubs and restaurants to reopen, as well as relaxing restrictions on household visits.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will announce new eased restrictions for the Christmas period this evening which will see shops, gyms, and hairdressers reopen from Tuesday. It is expected that family and friends from three or even four households will be allowed to meet up for Christmas.