Bad Habits
Over a 16-year period
There is a call on the government to cut excise duty on alcohol to help pubs deal with rising costs.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of pubs in the country over the past 16 years, with a fall of 21 per cent.
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows a fall in numbers in every county, with Co. Kildare seeing a 13.6% decline.
Michael O'Donovan from the Vintners Federation of Ireland says publicans need help to "survive the winter":
Naas Special School Delay - 12 Children Promised A Place Still Not In Class
The offers were made back in spring, and families turned down other school places because they were told this one was secured.
Local Property Tax Deadline Extended To Wednesday
Revenue says there has been strong engagement from property owners ahead of the original deadline, which was today.
Lawless Rejects Claim He Let Apprenticeship Exam Leak Scandal "Fester"
He said the leaking of exam materials is “entirely unacceptable” and insists he acted decisively to protect the integrity of the system.
Warnings Over Speeding In Kilcock School Zone But No Funding Available To Tackle The Issue Until 2026
Calls were made for measures on Church Street, where cars come in fast from the Garda Station towards the town centre and nearby schools.
Three Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Rioting At Citywest Hotel Last Month
The latest arrests bring the total number of people detained in connection with the disorder to 36.
New Leixlip Playground To Feature Sensory And Accessible Equipment
Some of the older equipment from the site has been moved and refurbished at The Wonderful Barn, creating a second upgraded play space.
Patchy Phone Signal Prompts Call For Review Of Coverage Maps In Clane And Maynooth
The Council says its new Digital Programme Officer will now deal directly with ComReg on the issue, and is asking for specific blackspot locations to be passed on.
Alleged Admissions Row Ignites Between Leixlip Schools Over Irish V English Language Pathways
In a letter issued to parents, Coláiste Chiaráin claimed that the Board of Management at Scoil Uí Dhálaigh has decided to stop the school from speaking to its 6th class pupils this year.
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