From next year pubs will have later opening hours and nightclubs can stay open until 6am.

'I think young people are learning their limits in so many aspects of life and that includes with alcohol'

The figures also showed that nationally, there are over 1,800 fewer pubs in the country since 2005.

The "Pubs as Community Hubs" project aims to reimagine rural pubs as community spaces during quiet trading times.

Cabinet ministers will consider the recommendations today.

The industry says limiting open times to midnight will damage trading before Christmas.

The Night Time Economy Taskforce report is due to be launched today.

Co Monaghan recorded the biggest increase in spending across the hospitality sector in July.