He says it's a lifeline for the hospitality sector while indoor dining remains shut.
Common sense needs to prevail regarding outdoor drinking, according to a midlands publican.
The Justice Minister is insisting gardaí will use their discretion when dealing with restaurants and pubs that are serving alcohol in outdoor seating areas - after it emerged a specific licence is needed to do so.
Chair of the Offaly Vintners' Federation, John Clendennen from Giltraps Pub in Kinnitty says it has been a lifeline for the hospitality sector while indoor dining remains restricted:
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Longford-Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke says legislative changes are being looked at:
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