Nphet advises earlier closing time for indoor hospitality and 50% event capacity

Senior ministers met this morning for a Cabinet sub-Committee on Covid-19, to discuss the letter which also advises a 50% capacity limit for indoor entertainment and sporting fixtures.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has recommended further restrictions on hospitality.

It’s understood a letter to Government from the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan along with Nphet has advised that the rules for indoor hospitality should be brought back to where they were before October 22, which would mean a closing time of 11.30pm and no bar service.