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Monaghan publican warns Government inaction could "kill traditional Irish pub and put it into extinction"

Mar 24, 2021 13:00 By News Northern Sound
Monaghan publican warns Government inaction could "kill traditional Irish pub and put it into extinction"
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A Monaghan publican says he is filled with "despair" and warns that Government inaction could "kill the traditional Irish pub and put it into extinction".

A Monaghan publican says he is filled with "despair" and warns that Government inaction could "kill the traditional Irish pub and put it into extinction".

Brian Renaghan owns a pub close to the border in Clontibret and he's called for all pubs and hospitality to re-open at the same time.

It follows representations made to the Joint Committee on Tourism for the 9% VAT rate to remain in place until 2025, along with an extension to the waiver on commercial rates paid to local authorities.

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Speaking on this morning's Joe Finnegan Show, Brian Renaghan says no other industry has taken the "hammering" that the pub trade has:

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