EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 8 MIN
VFI Warn Rising Costs Will Lead To Closure Of Rural Pubs
from The Last Word with Matt Cooper
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has warned that rural pubs in Ireland are facing an “existential threat” due to rising costs, citing 2,500 closures since 2005.The organisation is calling on the government to provide tax credits in order to protect smaller pubs around the country.Pat Crotty, Chief Executive of the VFI, speaks to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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