Figures published today suggest that the number of confirmed cases in the 19-24 category are soaring.

The curfew on pubs, clubs and restaurants having to close at midnight comes into effect from this evening.

Darrell Penney, group general manager Clan Hospitality, Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town and Deirdre Murtagh, owner of Causey Farm Co. Meath joined the Last Word to discuss.

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