STORMONT ministers are expected to announce a curfew of 11 pm for the hospitality sector in the North of Ireland later.
The decision is set to be outlined in the assembly by the executive at the start of business on Tuesday morning.
Hospitality leaders have been calling for a later closing time here than in the rest of the UK, where it is 10 pm.
In the Republic of Ireland, it is 11:30 pm.
Last week the decision was postponed, as First Minister Arlene Foster said the executive wanted to make sure all of the issues were “tied down fully” before the announcement was made.
Revised timings for the assembly say a statement will be made in the assembly on “restrictions on the hospitality industry” just after 10:30 am on Tuesday.
Junior minister Declan Kearney said the executive would set out what was required under the curfew to “ensure we maximise public health”.
He said that the executive “remained closely engaged” with industry representatives.
“As we move through the day and detail of the next steps becomes clear, I can assure you we will work with the industry,” he added.
The decision to restrict trading hours for the hospitality trade come as figures released in England show that less than five per cent of Coronavirus infections took place in licensed premises.
The hot spots for the spread of the virus are households, places of work and care homes.
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