Consumer nervousness is leading to the cancellation of Christmas events and parties, according to the people organising them.
Businesses organising festive events are calling on Government for a clear plan to deal with rising Covid-19 numbers. It comes as the Cabinet has agreed that that midnight will be the new closing time for bars, restaurants and nightclubs from Thursday midnight.
The Managing Director of Integrity Security - a company involved with Christmas indoor and outdoor parties and markets all over the country – said five events have been cancelled in recent days.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Shea McNelis said: "People in general seem to be nervous about going into large crowds - especially indoor events. "Some of the