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Wednesday 17 June: Counting the Cost: Pubs, Hauliers and Budget Pressures

Wednesday 17 June: Counting the Cost: Pubs, Hauliers and Budget Pressures

Season 19 Episode 47 Published 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Tapped out by rising bills - publicans call time on rising costs and wage inflation as they outline budget asks while citing mass closures over the last decade. But as another report highlights the harms that alcohol brings, is it last chance saloon for the rural pub?  


Plus, carrying the costs - hauliers call for temporary supports to remain, along with further tax reductions, despite the potential for a US-Iran deal to drive down fuel prices.


Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:


Peter “Chap” Cleere TD, Fianna Fáil

Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin

Alison O’Connor, Columnist, The Sunday Times

Michael O'Donovan, President, Vintners' Federation of Ireland

Ger Hyland, Irish Road Hauliers Association

Ciaran Nugent - Nevin Economic Research Institute




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