Gardaí will be allowed shut down pubs that breach public health guidelines

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Pubs that break public health guidelines could face closure of their premises under new Garda enforcement powers set to be approved by Cabinet today

NPHET last night said it would not recommend that ‘wet pubs’, those not serving food, should re-open next week. Image: SIPA USA/PA Images NPHET last night said it would not recommend that ‘wet pubs’, those not serving food, should re-open next week. Image: SIPA USA/PA Images PUBS THAT BREAK public health guidelines could face closure of their premises under new Garda enforcement powers set to be approved by Cabinet today.

If a pub-owner fails to take action, gardaí can either issue an immediate closure order that would shut the pub for a day or pub owners could also face a fine of up to €2,500 or a six-month prison sentence. Related Reads 28.08.20 Sale of alcohol should be restricted if we're facing another lockdown, Vintners' Federation says 27.08.20 Pubs in Ireland won't be re-opening next week

Labour Justice spokesperson Brendan Howlin said such a law would be both unenforceable and draconian.

 

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