Gardaí told not to penalise pubs serving alcohol outdoors

A new multi-coloured canopy of parasols that have been installed on Princes St to support outdoor dining in all weathers. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO

Clarity is being urgently sought from publicans and gardaí on whether licensed businesses can continue to serve customers alcohol in new on-street seating areas. 

Concerns were raised about its legality by gardaí in Galway over the weekend.