There is ‘no Secret Plan’ to Introduce Tighter COVID Restrictions in the New Year December 21, 2021 Admin Irish News </p> <h2>There is no Secret Plan</h2> <p> Leo Varadkar was speaking as the new 8pm curfew for bars and restaurants comes into force.<br /> <br /> The closing time applies to all hospitality venues, as well as cinemas, theatres and other indoor events.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, all indoor events happening before 8pm are limited to 50% capacity or 1,000 people, whichever is lower. Outdoor events are limited to 50% or 5,000 people.<br /> <br /> Reports over the weekend suggested health officials were already planning tighter restrictions for after Christmas – including the full closure of hospitality and a delay to the return of schools.<br /> <br /> Minister Varadkar said there are currently no plans to tighten restrictions.<br /> <br /> Credit to : Newstalk</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here --
