Monday 7 June marked another milestone on the road to reopening Irish society and the economy with the further lifting of Covid-19 restrictions and the resumption of outdoor hospitality.

Tens of thousands of workers returned to their jobs in cafes, restaurants and bars, many of which have been shuttered since Christmas.

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