Cabinet Ministers will sign off on new plans later to reopen indoor dining for restaurants and pubs.
New legislation will allow fully vaccinated people or those who’ve recovered from Covid to eat and drink indoors.
The reopening is expected between the 19th and the 26th of July.
CEO of the Vintners Federation, Padraig Cribben, says the vaccine or recovery requirement for adults should only be in place for a limited time and normal service should resume in the autumn.
Adrian Cummins from the Restaurants Association says it's important families can eat together.