Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said that pubs will not be allowed to serve alcohol on Good Friday this year.
Speculation has grown in recent weeks that the traditional ban on the sale of alcohol could be lifted, following a series of meetings between vintner's associations and the Government.
However, Minister Fitzgerald has said that while she is considering a change to the law, any potential abolition would not come into effect until later in the year.
It has been argued that the ban is having a detrimental effect on tourism and will clash with a major European rugby fixture this year.
Irish shoppers warned that food prices could rise again later this year
Teresa Mannion recently announced her retirement from RTÉ Teresa Mannion has revealed the reasons why she has retired from RTE after 40 years of service. The journalist confirmed earlier this week that her career with the national broadcaster will come to an end this summer. Teresa, well known for her viral “don’t make unnecessary journeys” weather report […]
Irish shoppers have been warned that food prices could increase again in the next few months. Irish shoppers have been warned that food prices may be on the rise again towards the end of the year. The warning comes from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which says that high energy costs linked to […]
This heatwave is the most severe ever recorded, according to new research. Temperatures have been soaring across Ireland and Europe this week. Many in the country have been enjoying this spell of warm weather; however, recent studies have confirmed that this week’s European heatwave is one of the most severe ever recorded in the region. […]
