No live or loud music will be allowed once indoor dining resumes, under new guidelines published by Failte Ireland.
Customers must leave the restaurant or pub by 11.30 - and only six people will be permitted per table, with children under 12 exempt.
A 105 minute time restriction will be in place per booking if there is one metre or less between tables.
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Adrian Cummins from the Restaurants Association of Ireland says the time limit will be an issue, as does Chair of the Licensed Vintners Association Noel Anderson:
