‘It’s a kick in the teeth’: Hospitality businesses face move ‘back to square one’ under level three restrictions

Steven Hackett, owner, Nana's Bar, Douglas Street, Cork, after filling a pint before he closes again for Level 3.


“It’s an industry that’s treated extremely unfairly,” said Mr Duke. “We’re not eejits, we know what’s going on with public health but all we ask for is a bit of fair play and a bit of notice.

“From a local business point of view, I can’t accommodate walk-ins for lunch and dinner, I can only accommodate people who are staying in the hotel,” said Mr Russell. “We have a busy afternoon tea trade here and a brunch on Saturday and Sundays as well and that business is effectively gone and midweek lunch and dinner is effectively gone as well.