Its chairperson says staying shut forever isn't a possibility.
Westmeath Vintners' Federation says all pubs should be opened.
Chairperson Liam Gilleran, from Gilleran's Pub in Mullingar, says gastro pubs that have already opened are clearly abiding by the guidelines, with very few covid cases coming from the hospitality sector.
He believes the new garda powers will allow the sector to full restart, while ensuring everyone stays safe: