McDonald's have confirmed that six Dublin restaurants are to re-open next week.
The restaurants will open for drive-thru only on Wednesday, May 20.
Although the six locations will not be revealed until next week, it's sure to delight those who have been missing their Big Mac fix.
Some of the guidelines being introduced to protect staff and customers include:
- Spend cap of €30 per car
- Fewer people in the kitchen and service areas, serving a reduced menu over reduced hours;
- The use of contactless thermometers, with temperatures checked on arrival at work
- Perspex screens in key locations in the kitchen and service areas;
- Protective equipment for our people including gloves for customer and courier facing positions and face masks, but not the type needed by healthcare professionals;
- And additional training on cleanliness practices, including increased frequency of handwashing and extra sanitising of touch points around the restaurant
Agriculture Minister Michael Creed said: "McDonald’s is a valued key purchaser of Irish produce and an employer of a large number of people throughout Ireland.
"I therefore welcome today’s announcement that McDonald’s restaurants will begin a cautious reopening in Ireland from May 20with a small number of restaurants opening as Drive Thru only at first.
"The last couple of months have been undoubtedly tough, both economically and socially, but the recent announcement from Government on the phased reopening of the country, offers reassurance and hope for brighter days ahead.
