Pubs and reopening restrictions
A heated exchange followed over the Taoiseach’s remarks to Deputy McGrath about hospitality policy and language used. The Taoiseach reiterated support for pubs, noted existing outdoor dining supports and possible help for outdoor drinking as reopening continued, while the Deputy repeatedly accused him of denial.
The virus has done this. The Deputy wishes to create a political polemic and rhetoric which is untrue.
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The Taoiseach has gone off on a tangent here.
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The Taoiseach is the one who is using language that is inappropriate.
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As the Deputy said correctly, the Government has already provided supports for establishments that provide outdoor dining and we are looking at examining, in a positive way, what we can do for those who do not provide outdoor dining but might need support to facilitate outdoor drinking, for example, as such services recommence on 7 June.
The important point is to keep the pressure on the virus. I am aware that the Deputy has been in semi-denial at times about-----
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One cannot have one's cake and eat it.