Expected 11pm curfew to be announced for hospitality industry in NI

The BBC are reporting that the decision is set to be outlined in the assembly by the executive at the start of business on Tuesday morning.

Hospitality leaders have been calling for a later closing time in NI than in the rest of the UK, where it is 10pm.

In the Republic of Ireland, it is 11.30pm.

Last week First Minister Arlene Foster said the executive wanted to make sure all of the issues were “tied down fully” before the announcement was made.

Junior minister Declan Kearney said the executive would set out what was required under the curfew to “ensure we maximise public health”.

He told BBC’s Good Morning Ulster programme that the executive “remained closely engaged” with industry representatives.

“As we move through the day and detail of the next steps becomes clear, I can assure you we will work with the industry,” he added.

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