Restaurant owners say they are trying to remain value for money but rising costs are making that goal harder to achieve
The Restaurant Association of Ireland says the high cost of doing business means the 9% VAT rate is a necessity otherwise businesses will continue to close
The summer weather has boosted business in pubs and restaurants, however owners say the rising cost of food - up to 50% on some produce - and staff wages means margins are very tight
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An investigation is underway in Turkey following the death of a Portlaoise man and his young son.
36 year old Eoin Fitzpatrick and his 10 year old son Dylan were killed when a collision happened with a moped they travelling on,
The accident happened in the tourist town of Alanya on Monday afternoon.
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The Garda Representative Association is criticising the Garda Commissioner's plan to re-impose the pre-Covid roster for members of the force.
It involves a ‘6 Days On, 4 Day Off’ pattern for all Garda members on a 10-Week cycle.
The GRA says the changes will negatively impact members’ wellbeing and will result in fewer Gardai on the ground.
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The heatwave enveloping southern Europe is set to intensify even further in the coming days with temperatures expected to reach as high as 46 degrees.
Sardinia and Sicily are among 16 areas under red alert and are forecast to hit 45 Celsius,
The Spanish tourist hotspots of Madrid and Seville will also see temperatures exceeding 40 degrees,
