Facemasks will still be required while moving around pubs or restaurants, but not while seated.

Members of staff are also required to man each entrance to a premises leading to staffing concerns among many businesses.

All premises must close by 11.30pm.

The rules for indoor dining are going to be published next week

The cabinet is set to sign off on the plan later today

It's hoped that July 26th will see people back indoors enjoying meals once again.

The independent td voted against the new legislation to allow fully vaccinated people to dine indoors.

The hospitality industry are expressing concerns the date will be put back again due to the spread of the Delata variant