The words of city publican and chairman of the Vintners Federation of Ireland in Cork City Michael O'Donovan
Michael says hundreds of pubs face being forced to shut their doors unless the government announce an immediate financial package.
NPHET recommended 3,500 pubs remain closed yesterday following a spike in cases of Covid-19 across the country.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar pledged he would announce additional supports for the sector during a meeting of the cabinet today.
Speaking to RedFM News, Michael O'Donovan from the VFI says that pledge must be honoured: