Publicans hit out at 'reactive' policymaking during Covid-19 pandemic

Vintners groups label government plans to ease public health restrictions on businesses for two weeks next month 'unworkable'

Publican Ernest Cantillon: 'Operationally two weeks would be very challenging, for staff, businesses and suppliers. You really need a four-week period to make a go of it.' Picture: Dan Linehan

Publicans have hit out at the "reactive" nature of policymaking around alcohol sales during the pandemic. 

Vintners groups have labelled government plans to ease public health restrictions on businesses for two weeks next month "unworkable”, while plans to ban sales of takeaway pints are causing frustration.