VFI Warn Thousands Of Jobs Could Be At Risk If The Hospitality Sector Isn't Better Protected
Over 250 delegates are meeting in Cork to discuss the impact of rural isolation and drink driving legislation
The Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland Pádraig Cribben who made the comments ahead of the groups AGM in Cork City today.
Over 250 delegates are meeting to discuss the impact of rural isolation, drink driving legislation and so called 'Morning after' checkpoints.
The meeting will also discuss insurance premiums and the lack of a rural transport system which the VFI says are just two of the many factors threatening the pub trade.
Speaking to RedFM News at today's AGM, Pádraig Cribben from the VFI says more needs to be done to protect jobs in the sector
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries