31% were either non-compliant or needed to put additional measures in place.
More than 5,600 checks have been made on pubs and restaurants on their compliance with Covid certs.
Latest figures from the HSE and Health and Safety Authority show, as of last Friday, 69 percent were found to be compliant.
31 percent were either non-compliant or needed to put additional measures in place.
The HSA says no fines have been issued, but continued non-compliance will lead to financial penalties.
CEO of the Restaurants Association Adrian Cummins says additional checks would be welcome
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