Ireland’s €3.19 per bottle wine tax may be deterring tourists
IWA calls for 15pc reduction in alcohol excise. Ireland currently has the highest rate of wine excise in the EU.…
Irish agri-food trade delegation leaves for Asia
Irish agri-food trade mission leave for four-country tour of Asia. Thirty companies are represented along with the Minister for Agriculture…
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Dublin Bus strikes planned for Thursday and Friday
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Australian watchdog deal on parity clauses on online hotel bookings
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Belmond Grand Hibernian gets off to imperfect start
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