The Government has defended the temporary measure requiring restaurants and and pubs serving food to retain records of all food orders for 28 days.
It comes after publicans and restaurateurs reacted angrily to the announcement yesterday. Minister of State at the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation Damien English said the regulation is being put in place to protect people and to ensure a level playing field.
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland described the new rule as "crazy" and asked why the Government thinks this law will help in the fight against Covid-19.
The statutory instrument introduced yesterday also includes the extension of closing time for pubs to 11.30pm. Latest coronavirus stories Mr English acknowledged that