Government to focus on street drinking instead of ban on takeaway pints

[Judi Lynn]

Cormac McQuinn

November 16 2020 10:06 PM

THERE is confusion over whether or not the Government will seek to ban the sale of takeaway pints in the wake of scenes of crowds of people drinking outdoors in Dublin at the weekend.

There were suggestions that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will sign a health regulation in the coming days to prohibit the sale of takeaway alcohol from pubs and restaurants.

However, Government sources said that an expected Cabinet discussion on the matter would more likely focus on enforcement of existing rules surrounding on street drinking.

The Irish Independent understands there is concern among ministers that existing regulations banning on-street drinking in the capital are not being enforced.

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