The VFI are calling for a cut in excise duty and a reduction in employers PRSI to offset the rising costs facing the hospitality industry. 51 pubs closed down nationwide last year as the Vintners Federation of Ireland say the industry is on the brink
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A late bar and nightclub owner in the city says it would be hard to staff nightclubs until 6am. A proposed bill would extend the opening hours of late bars to 2.30am and nightclubs to 6am.
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has referred the HSE recruitment freeze to the Workplace Relations’ Commission which will hold a 'conciliation conference' on the matter later today. The move comes as nurses struggle to cope - with trolley numbers soaring again.
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Beyonce's fans are being brought to fever pitch before she launches her new album on Friday. She's shared the track list for it - and there's a mention of "Dolly P" which is likely to be Dolly Parton.
