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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Louise Burne

Irish pub opening hours changes backed by Stephen Donnelly despite HSE concerns

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has backed changes to pub and nightclub opening hours despite the HSE’s concerns about increased alcohol consumption.

At an HSE briefing on Thursday, the HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry was asked if he had concerns about changes to pub and nightclub opening hours.

Under new plans approved by Cabinet, nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am, with last orders taken at 5am.

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