Leo Varadkar says he believes publicans will be able to manage their businesses in a way that won't put public health at risk.
The re-opening date for pubs not serving food has been delayed a number of times - and are due to remain shut until at least September 13th.
Speaking in Limerick, Leo Varadkar says he has confidence that publicans can make it work:
Meanwhile Cork Independent TD Michael Collins told RedFM News the country's wet pubs need to be re-opened immediately as we need to learn to live with this virus:
