Ireland might demand a vaccine to drink inside pubs and restaurants

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Ireland's government will decide whether to permit only those who are fully vaccinated to eat and drink inside bars and restaurants, Reuters reports.

Speaking to journalists before a cabinet meeting, transport minister Eamon Ryan said the government was considering a recommendation by the National Public Health Emergency Team that would require people to “show vaccination status”.

The restrictions could mean delaying the planned re-opening of indoor hospitality to allow time to develop a system to manage the changes. Ireland would be one of the first places in Europe to introduce the measure.

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