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Outdoor dining looks set to stay
May 17, 2022
Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, discusses the proposal to extend outdoor dining for pubs and restaurants for 6 months. The conversation highlights the importance of licensed outdoor areas, balancing business use of public spaces, and the potential for a more European-style dining experience in Ireland.
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- Minister seeks approval to extend outdoor dining for pubs/restaurants by 6 months, aligning with summer demand.
- CEO advocates for permanent outdoor dining structures resembling continental Europe to meet evolving consumer preferences.
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Extension of Outdoor Seating Areas: Boost for Hospitality Industry
Minister Helen MacKendee aims to prolong outdoor seating areas for pubs and restaurants, a move supported by the CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins. The extension allows for serving alcohol in outdoor public spaces, meeting customer demand observed during COVID. Businesses must ensure their outdoor areas are licensed by local authorities. The initiative, extended by six months, aligns with a shift towards a continental-style hospitality model, emphasizing the importance of permanent outdoor structures.
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