<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Level 5 restrictions - Radio Nova</title> <atom:link href="https://www.nova.ie/tag/level-5-restrictions/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.nova.ie</link> <description>Seriously Addictive News, Sport, Movies, Music from Dublin</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:14:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-GB</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png</url> <title>Level 5 restrictions - Radio Nova</title> <link>https://www.nova.ie</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Around 1K Pubs Order Kegs From Diageo To Sell Take Away Pints</title> <link>https://www.nova.ie/around-1k-pubs-order-kegs-from-diageo-to-sell-take-away-pints-204230/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dalton Mac Namee]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:28:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Irish Pubs and Restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Level 5 restrictions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taoiseach Micheal martin]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nova.ie/?p=204230</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>It has been reported that around 1,000 of the 7,000 pubs in Ireland are ordering kegs from Diageo for take away pints.</p> <p>A growing number of publicans are resorting to off-sales of drinks to get them through these <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#bars-cafes-and-restaurants-including-hotel-restaurants-and-bars" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tough restrictions imposed on their sector</a>.</p> <p>According to sources, the number of publicans ordering kegs for take out drinks is <em>"1,000 and growing"</em>. This was after the Government abandoned attempts to ban the sale of take away pints.</p> <p><em>“This is where it’s at",</em> one source said. <em>"More than one in seven pubs are ordering kegs from Diageo, people buying the alcohol and drinking it down the road with no toilets". </em></p> <h2><strong><em>"An Irish solution to an Irish problem"</em></strong></h2> <p>In January, the Government had said to <em>"forget about takeaway pints"</em>. But they are now back on the menu for publicans in Ireland.</p> <p>On Thursday, the Government are to make an announcement regarding the plan for re-opening the country across the Summer. Publicans have also urged <a href="https://www.nova.ie/publicans-issue-fresh-call-to-government-to-re-open-hospitality-204125/">the Government to re-open all forms of hospitality including gastropubs, restaurants and hotels</a>.</p> <p>But after being shut for 14 months, publicans are not holding out much hope.</p> <p>One source said, <em>“It’s all an Irish solution to an Irish problem, with the usual mess that leaves". </em></p> <h2><em><strong>"No roadmap at all" </strong></em><strong>for pubs</strong></h2> <p><em>“There’s no roadmap or path at all"</em>, said Ronan Lynch who owns the Swan bar in Dublin's city centre.</p> <p>Lynch, whose bar is not selling take away pints commented further, <em>“The obvious move is to open outdoor hospitality. Sit and enjoy a drink in a controlled environment with the necessary facilities with trained staff". </em></p> <p>Lynch also said, <em>“But this government does not want to acknowledge the pub business, they don’t mention bars, would rather have people in an outdoor scenario, drinking in uncontrolled environment. I’m licences to sell alcohol and I can’t sell it". </em></p> <p>Lynch also accused the Government of being unable to make decisions and said that <em>“they run a mile from anything to do with hospitality".</em></p> <p><em>"They’ve had one year to address this and they haven’t. They’re afraid. They can’t make decisions". </em></p> <p>Ronan Lynch also urged the Taoiseach to <em>"start listening to people in industry because he’s not listening. He chooses not to. I know the pub business inside out, he’s a politician and he doesn’t".</em></p> <p>He also added, <em>“If he doesn’t have an affinity with pubs that’s fine, but if I don’t know something about refrigeration I don’t make assumptions about it, I bring someone in who does know and can give me an insight on how best to manage it. He’s not dealing with us at all". </em></p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie/around-1k-pubs-order-kegs-from-diageo-to-sell-take-away-pints-204230/">Around 1K Pubs Order Kegs From Diageo To Sell Take Away Pints</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie">Radio Nova</a>.</p> ]]></description> <enclosure url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gastropubs-And-Restaurants-To-Open-For-Christmas-1-e1618911113583.jpg" length="23756" type="image/jpg" /> <media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gastropubs-And-Restaurants-To-Open-For-Christmas-1-e1618911113583.jpg" width="600" height="381" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"> <media:copyright>Radio Nova</media:copyright> <media:title></media:title> <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[]]></media:description> </media:content> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gastropubs-And-Restaurants-To-Open-For-Christmas-1-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /> </item> <item> <title>Drugs Seized & Fines Issued By Gardaí During Raid On Dublin House Party</title> <link>https://www.nova.ie/drugs-seized-fines-issued-by-gardai-during-raid-on-dublin-house-party-203439/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dalton Mac Namee]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:49:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[An Garda Síochána]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cocaine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Covid fines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Level 5 restrictions]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.nova.ie/?p=203439</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Around €5,000 worth of cocaine was seized and up to fifty fines were issued by Gardaí during a raid on a house party in Drimnagh, Dublin last Friday evening.</p> <p>This operation included almost 30 Gardaí. Some from the public order unit were also involved in the raid.</p> <p>Gardaí received information about a large gathering for a birthday party and obtained a warrant. During the raid, a marquee DJ set was also found in the back garden with a fully equipped DJ set up.</p> <p>It is understood that up to fifty fines were issued to people who attended the event, in breach of <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#organised-indoor-gatherings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Covid-19 restrictions</a>.</p> <p>A woman was also issued with a €500 fine for hosting the event in breach of the Health Act.</p> <h2><strong>Cocaine also found by Gardaí</strong></h2> <p>Gardaí also recovered €5,000 worth of cocaine on the premises, which was sent away for analysis.</p> <p>A large number of laughing gas cannisters were also found in the marquee. These cannisters contain nitrous oxide, which is also known as "hippy crack". It provides a brief high when inhaled.</p> <p>Gardaí also found a number of discarded mobile phones at the address. They confirmed that investigations into the gathering are ongoing.</p> <p>This comes after <a href="https://www.nova.ie/three-men-arrested-as-gardai-break-up-street-party-in-limerick-estate-196774/">last month</a>, when Gardaí arrested three men when breaking up a street party in Limerick.</p> <p>At the time, they released this statement.</p> <p><em>“Garda members attempted to engage with the gathered individuals. Following continued and orchestrated non-compliance with Public Health Regulations and failing to comply with directions from An Garda Siochána, Gardaí were forced to intervene at approximately 7.15pm”.</em></p> <p><em>“An Garda Síochána in Limerick continue to have a close and positive working relationship with the authorities and community in the University of Limerick”. </em></p> <h2><strong>Shebeen</strong></h2> <p>We brought you the news that a suspected shebeen was also raided in county Offaly last month. As many as six kegs were seized during this raid.</p> <p>Check you Nova's report for more on that <a href="https://www.nova.ie/six-kegs-seized-by-gardai-in-edenderry-shebeen-raid-197997/">here</a>.</p> <p>Another shebeen was also raided in Limerick last month too. More on that <a href="https://www.nova.ie/gardai-raid-suspected-shebeen-in-limerick-198088/">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie/drugs-seized-fines-issued-by-gardai-during-raid-on-dublin-house-party-203439/">Drugs Seized & Fines Issued By Gardaí During Raid On Dublin House Party</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie">Radio Nova</a>.</p> ]]></description> <enclosure url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family.jpg" length="32448" type="image/jpg" /> <media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family.jpg" width="600" height="400" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"> <media:copyright>Radio Nova</media:copyright> <media:title></media:title> <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[]]></media:description> </media:content> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /> </item> <item> <title>Three Gardaí Assaulted Following Lockdown Breach In Donegal</title> <link>https://www.nova.ie/three-gardai-assaulted-following-lockdown-breach-in-donegal-197578/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dalton Mac Namee]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:09:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[An Garda Síochána]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Covid Fines Lockdown Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Letterkenny University Hospital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Level 5 restrictions]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://novanew.flywheelsites.com/?p=197578</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Three Gardaí were assaulted after being called to a house in Donegal over the weekend.</p> <p>Gardaí arrived at the property, having received reports of people breaching <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lockdown rules</a>. One garda was treated at the scene while the other two required hospital treatment.</p> <p>Two people were also arrested at the scene. They are due to appear before <a href="https://www.nova.ie/man-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-victim-while-he-was-unconscious-194410/">Letterkenny District Court</a> later this month. A third man was also arrested, but was later released. A number of other people were also fined for breaching public health guidelines.</p> <p>A quantiy of cocaine was also found at the scene.</p> <h2><strong>Gardaí statement</strong></h2> <p>A Gardaí spokesperson issued the following statement.</p> <p><em>"Gardaí attended to a report of potential breaches of Public Health Regulations at a rented domestic property in Milford, Co. Donegal yesterday, Saturday 13th March 2021 at midnight".</em></p> <p><em>"Gardai engaged with those present utilising the 4Es approach (engage, explain, encourage, enforce) in support of the Public Health Regulations".</em></p> <p><em>"During the course of engagement with those present at the dwelling three members of An Garda Síochána were assaulted".</em></p> <p>They continued, <em>"Two members of An Garda Síochána were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A third member of An Garda Síochána was treated at the scene for their injuries".</em></p> <p><em>"Two males in their 20s were arrested and taken to Milford Garda station and have since been charged. They are due to appear before Letterkenny District Court on the 29th March 2021".</em></p> <p><em>"A third male, in his late teens, was arrested during this incident for public order offences. He has since been released without charge pending consideration for the Adult Caution scheme".</em></p> <p><em>"A small quantity of cocaine was seized during the incident".</em></p> <p><em>"A number of FPN’s for breaches of Public Health Regulations will be issued in due course".</em></p> <p>Gardaí also said that <em>"investigations are ongoing".</em></p> <h2><strong>Other reports of lockdown breaches:</strong></h2> <p>This comes after Gardaí were also called to break up a street party in Limerick at the start of this month. You can read more about that <a href="https://www.nova.ie/three-men-arrested-as-gardai-break-up-street-party-in-limerick-estate-196774/">here</a>.</p> <p>They also were called to break up a gathering in Longford last month. See <a href="https://www.nova.ie/gardai-stop-house-party-with-70-people-in-attendance-195439/">more here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie/three-gardai-assaulted-following-lockdown-breach-in-donegal-197578/">Three Gardaí Assaulted Following Lockdown Breach In Donegal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie">Radio Nova</a>.</p> ]]></description> <enclosure url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family.jpg" length="32448" type="image/jpg" /> <media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family.jpg" width="600" height="400" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"> <media:copyright>Radio Nova</media:copyright> <media:title></media:title> <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[]]></media:description> </media:content> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Gardai-Investigate-Hate-Mail-Sent-To-George-Nkenchos-Family-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /> </item> <item> <title>Varadkar Confirms That Retail, Gyms, Hairdressers Will Open First Next Week</title> <link>https://www.nova.ie/varadkar-confirms-that-retail-gyms-hairdressers-will-open-first-next-week-189588/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Estelle Birdy]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:48:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Christmas in Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Coronavirus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Covid 19]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leo Vardkar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Level 3]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Level 5 restrictions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Taoiseach Micehal Martin]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://novanew.flywheelsites.com/?p=189588</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>NPHET meets today to discuss the expected lifting of Level 5 restrictions next week. Public health officials will examine the trajectory of Covid-19 infections and then make recommendations to Government. It's widely expected that there will be a removal of Level 5 restrictions and an imposition of some form of Level 3 restrictions from next week.</p> <p>Tánaiste Leo Varadkar confirmed today that the Government intends to lift restrictions but that it will do so in a phased way, saying that it will be "hair cuts and shopping before nights out". The Tánaiste said that gyms, all retail and hairdressers would open first. Bars and restaurants may have to wait, it seems.</p> <p>Mr Varadkar said that the Cabinet hoped to begin phasing in the lifting of restrictions next week with a two week period closer to Christmas where household visiting restrictions would be eased to allow for a more normal Christmas with family and friends, despite the coronavirus pandemic. "It is the government’s objective to have family dinner on Christmas Day as normal as possible, but it’s too early to make that call yet," he said.</p> <p>While the Tánaiste couldn't rule out a return to Level 5 in the new year, he said he hoped that any such move would be for a shorter period than the current six-week lockdown. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to address the nation on Friday to advise on the detail of what will happen next week.</p> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie/varadkar-confirms-that-retail-gyms-hairdressers-will-open-first-next-week-189588/">Varadkar Confirms That Retail, Gyms, Hairdressers Will Open First Next Week</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nova.ie">Radio Nova</a>.</p> ]]></description> <enclosure url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Varadkar-Confirms-That-Retail-Gyms-Hairdressers-Will-Open-First-Next-Week.jpg" length="116976" type="image/jpg" /> <media:content xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Varadkar-Confirms-That-Retail-Gyms-Hairdressers-Will-Open-First-Next-Week.jpg" width="1024" height="682" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"> <media:copyright>Radio Nova</media:copyright> <media:title></media:title> <media:description type="html"><![CDATA[]]></media:description> </media:content> <media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.nova.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Varadkar-Confirms-That-Retail-Gyms-Hairdressers-Will-Open-First-Next-Week-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /> </item> </channel> </rss>