Restrictions announcement marks 'another devastating day for pub trade' - vintners

The number of adults per table is to increase to 10, up from six, but Covid passes will still be needed to gain access to indoor hospitality. File picture: RollingNews.ie

“Another devastating day for pub trade” is how the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) described the latest announcement around Covid-19 restrictions.

While pre-Covid opening times are to return, Micheál Martin announced that table service in hospitality settings would remain.