Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
Impact of Covid-19: Tourism, Arts and Entertainment Sector
Mr. Paul Kelly:
As the economy has reopened, there has been very high compliance with the public health advice. We have expected that and we are seeing it. The two criteria are that it is a substantial meal and that it costs €9 or more. The €9 requirement is set out in legislation, which is where the number comes from. If a pub is serving a packet of crisps or a tiny bit of caviar for €9, it is not being compliant. This is about creating a safe environment for people to be able to go out and-----
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