Restaurants say they'll need a government 'bailout' if they're to reopen in the coming months.
They may be allowed to reopen by mid-summer, according to reports today.
But Adrian Cummins, from the Restaurants Association of Ireland, says they will need major financial support to do so.
"Between now and if it is to be midsummer, government has to swing into action with a support mechanising for hospitality and the restaurant industry to help business owners to pay their rent.
"We need emergency legislation passed to protect commercial tenants, where landlords are trying to force them to pay their rent over the weeks and months ahead."
