In a statement, it said all its outlets will be shut by 7pm tomorrow.
The fast-food company said: "This is not a decision we are taking lightly but one made with the well-being and safety of our employees in mind as well as the best interests of our customers." Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's UK & Ireland Paul Pomroy said: "Over the last 24 hours, it has become clear that maintaining safe social distancing whilst operating busy takeaway and Drive Thru restaurants is increasingly difficult and therefore we have taken the decision to close every restaurant in the UK and Ireland by 7pm on Monday 23 March at the latest.
Last year saw McDonald's open five new restaurants in Ireland, bringing the total number of outlets in the Republic of Ireland to 95.
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This is a massive blow to our Irish farmers and is the last thing they need. But at least our children wont have to eat McD’s crap anymore.
Fair enough
What will we do now?
TheGriffinLad your instagram be quite now
Where are all the diabetic kids meant to eat ?
Well, every cloud ...
Fair play to them..... this is being responsible.... may the others follow suit.
Hopefully to fix all the strawberry milkshake machines.
'restaurants' ...
Thank fuck
Now time for the remainder of the non essential shops to close 🙏 SportsDirectUK Homebase_uk CarphoneIE CPWTweets
Finally
Fatties are going to complain about this
About time!! About 1 week too late!
all the fast food should be closed ... bcz it's very dangerous to spread virus
But yet again 7-10 days behind other closures! And still non essential services are operational
I'm loving it.
Shot is real .. shit is getting real coronavirus
In the North too?
Last supper tomorrow!!coronavirus McDonald
must be a terrible time when u live in crap accommodation & theres no where else for u to go
Could the buildings work as drive thru test centres?!
Great news . Always harbours as many germs as a dirt mop.
MrLukeCE same in Ireland
That should cut down the heart disease risks a little for a while..Win win. 🤷♀️
Meanwhile 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Staff safety, if it doesn't need to be open! This is not a drill
National health will improve even regardless of the virus.
LockItDownLeo
😔 My saving grace but good call. Stay safe everyone and thanks for staying open this long. Can't wait to have a latte and a mcflurry there soon mcdonalds
About a week too late
Why did EamonRyan not tell us about lettuce last year....gawd
No more kid grooming for their products. 👍
about time.
eeeh? they haven't until now?
Finally, some good news
This could be the straw that breaks the camels back.
Should've been closed a week ago.
lucrezianews
And the UK
Only best for its employees. Starbucks need to do the same, Nationwide. No social distancing whatsoever in their cafes
Personally I think there food is appalling . But I feel for the staff. Mostly youngsters,students etc .
I suddenly have an unnerving urge for a big mac and fries!!!
My life is over
McDonalds have just released a press release saying all staff will be on full pay Good on em
Good!
No
Sh1t just got....not sold.
Well...we'll finally find out where we will be without McDonalds. mcdonalds Coronavirusireland
How am I supposed to get my diarrhea now?
Employees being paid?
About McTime ....
All staff fully paid till their employment resumes I hope?
No loss
No drive thru?
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