Tayto park to refund tickets
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FAIR City bosses plan to shoot extra content when they return to work to avoid having to go off air again if there is a second wave of Covid-19.
The RTE show has been halted since Easter Sunday but no date has been set for a return to filming.
Executive producer Brigie De Courcy said: “What we are hoping to do is to get ourselves a buffer.
“Before now we filmed, we edited, it went into post production and it went out immediately which is why we didn’t have very much in the can.
“If something happens in autumn, we’ll slow down to two episodes and stay on air for longer.”
THE stars of Normal People and Derry Girls are set to join forces for RTE’S Comic Relief charity fundraiser.
Deirdre O’kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan Mcdermott will present the live show on June 26.
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgarjones from the RTE romantic drama and the cast of Derry Girls will feature along with Chris O’dowd, Una Healy and Jimmy Carr.
Comic Relief founder Richard Curtis said: “I’m delighted to see so much amazing Irish talent come together to raise funds.”
TAYTO Park is to refund customers after having to cancel their reopening on June 18 due to government restrictions.
The Co Meath attraction would have been operating on limited capacity and only accepting visitors who pre-booked tickets online.
In a statement yesterday they said: “We were excited to reopen and welcome guests back to Tayto Park from June 18.
“However, on reviewing statutory regulations published late yesterday evening, it is with regret that Tayto Park will have to remain closed until regulations permit us to reopen.”
RESTAURANTS will be back in business on June 29 but there will be no menus and a ban on buffets.
Plans for special isolation areas for customers who feel unwell are also among the guidelines for cafes and eateries issued by Failte Ireland.
Before they start serving food, businesses must make sure they have taken all the necessary steps to keep people safe and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
But the Restaurants Association of Ireland warned 90% of its members will not be able to open on June 29 if the two-metre social distancing rule remains in force. Failte Ireland chief Paul Kelly said the new guidelines provide detailed information on enhanced hygiene and cleaning practices.
He added businesses should pay particular attention to communal areas and any potential cross-contamination points.
Mr Kelly warned the new arrangements will mean big changes, especially for hotels and the traditional breakfast buffet. He said: “Throughout this crisis we have been working with tourism and hospitality businesses to give them the guidance and supports they urgently need.
“The next phase is recovery, reopening and rebuild the tourism industry.
“We need to renew its vital contribution to job creation and regional development.
“This is the greatest crisis our industry has ever faced and the reality is that many tourism
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be in a position to reopen. The purpose of the operational guidelines we have developed in collaboration with industry groups is to try to help those businesses that can reopen their doors to do so safely.”
But the Restaurant Association’s chief executive Adrian Cummins said a change to one metre would enable up to 80% of members to begin trading again.
In a statement he added: “We all have a duty of care to both employees and members of the public to ensure their safety and well-being while on a premise.
“By reading and following these guidelines, we hope for a swift reopening of many establishments and aim to see 120,000 employees