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Laws extended to allow for alcohol to be served in outdoor seating areas

Laws extended to allow for alcohol to be served in outdoor seating areas — Empty pint glasses outside a pub in Dublin city centre (Damien Storan/PA)

Tue, 17 May, 2022 - 19:00

Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

The Government is extending emergency Covid-19 legislation that allows for pubs and restaurants to serve alcohol in outdoor seating areas.

Cabinet approved the six-month extension of the legislation until November 30.

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