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Cheap booze: Government still stalling on minimum alcohol pricing as limits on off-licence hours unlikely

A minister has said it would risk “undermining the effectiveness” of minimum pricing if it’s not implemented at the same as Northern Ireland.

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Oct 7th 2020, 2:01 PM

Ireland can't wait forever to ban the sale of cheap alcohol, says Varadkar

The government wants to introduce minimum pricing at the same time as the North.

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Dec 18th 2019, 8:19 AM

Health minister Harris seeks to crackdown on alcohol promotions

The awarding of loyalty points and short term price promotions would be banned under the new regulations.

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Sep 13th 2019, 2:39 PM

'Welfare Wednesday’ pub: 'We are in a high unemployment area and didn't want to exclude locals'

The pub issued a statement saying they did not mean to offend anyone.

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Jan 6th 2015, 7:40 PM

Dublin pub begins 'Welfare Wednesday' drink deals

A number of cheap beers and spirits are being offered with a social welfare card or bus pass.

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Jan 5th 2015, 9:30 PM

'A necessary evil'?: Why pub and club landlords use promotions companies

The organisation of club nights like Messy Mondays have come under scrutiny after seven people were injured in Dublin.

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Feb 1st 2014, 8:30 AM

Discount pub chain acquires Cork premises, will invest €1.5m and create 40 jobs

The company has signed a deal to purchase the former Newport Café site in Cork’s Paul Street.

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Dec 12th 2013, 1:13 PM

Calls for Ireland to follow as Scotland pushes ahead with minimum alcohol price

“Alcohol has been sold at pocket-money prices in this country for far too long now”.

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May 4th 2013, 7:00 AM