Liam Gilleran, chairman of the Westmeath branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), has spoken out openly about his annoyance that the average salary for a TD will rise to over €100,000, while so many business people are trying to survive.
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New chairman for Limerick VFI branch
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THE Limerick branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has confirmed well-known city publican Paul Flannery as its new chairman.
Paul, who runs Flannery’s in Shannon Street, takes over the role from Tommy O’Sullivan, the proprietor of the Still House, the Hi-Way Bar and Russell’s Bar.
He was unanimously elected as chairman of the local branch on Thursday last.
A fiercely proud Limerick man, Paul has been involved in many initiatives to enhance the city and its nightlife over the years including the Purple Flag Campaign, Limerick Tidy Towns and a liaison officer to the Limerick Chamber.
The Vintners Federation of Ireland says there is no great appetite for extending opening hours among publicans. It comes as Justice Action Plan 2021 sets out goals to overhaul licensing laws for bars and nightclubs. Justice Minister Helen McEntee had that message for musicians, DJS, and promotors as she promised to modernise Irish laws to […]