The Dáil bar is to reopen today to vaccinated politicians and Leinster House staff. The bar closed way back along with the rest of the hospitality sector back in March 2020, however, will now reopen. But, is there a need for a bar in our house of parliament where our politicians are making very important decisions? Or do you think there’s no harm in it? Andrea chats to former Minister for Transport Shane Ross & hears from listeners

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