Clarifying laws on outdoor drinking could be before the Dáil next week 

Princes Street, Cork, which the Taoiseach visited today. He said 'there is no issue with outdoor dining right now'.  Picture: Michael O'Sullivan

Legislation aimed at clarifying the laws around outdoor drinking could come before the Dáil as early as next week.

The issue arose after gardaí warned that some pubs and restaurants may not be allowed under licensing laws to serve alcohol in recently set-up seating areas outside premises.