Sectors plunged back into uncertainty by the restrictions caused by Omicron variant

Sam McConkey says highly transmissible variant hitting ‘working age group’ of population

Spending on alcohol for domestic consumption rose €0.5 billion in 2020

Publicans and restaurateurs dismayed by possiblity of Nphet recommeding early closure

‘Members are saying ‘I am not vaccinated, so I can’t use it, so I want to cancel membership’’

Damage already done when public warned against socialising, says representative

New rules on sector, made in bid to curb Covid spread, come into effect from Tuesday

Emphasis on air quality in places like Japan means fewer cases ‘in Tokyo than Rathfarnham’

Christmas parties and events cancelled as Covid cases soar

Hospitality sector asks for tougher sanctions for non-compliant venues

Budget 2022: Retail and restaurant industry groups among the harshest critics of package

Tourism industry welcomes spending package of more than €100m

Pre-budget submission urges rates waiver and international marketing campaign

Fáilte Ireland documents give further detail on Covid-19 health advice across sectors

Businesses look abroad to hire chefs, while kitchen porters are ‘an endangered species’

Restaurants’ Association of Ireland calls for wage supports to continue until June 2022

Reported crime has fallen and anti-social behaviour is viewed as issue predating Covid

Intent of regulations was clear, even if technicalities provide an escape clause

Q&A: AG has clarified legal situation but the guidelines seem to contain contradictions

Healthcare workers and over-80s among those to receive booster under preliminary proposals