A Longford publican is heavily criticising the Government over claims the hospitality industry has once again been left in limbo following yesterday's announcement on restrictions.
According to Niamh Begley of Begley's Bar in Killoe, all they wanted was a lifeline and a target opening date to give hope to those in the trade. The Killoe businesswoman described the industry not being included in the Taoiseach's speech as a further sign publicans have been thrown under the bus by government.
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, she says that pubs and bars can't survive much longer under the current supports: