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Rural Pubs at Risk Need Urgent Help | Cork News
Senator Noel O’Donovan is rallying for urgent government aid to save rural pubs in West Cork, calling them the beating heart of community life. With over 2,200 pubs closing nationwide since 2005 — nearly 33% in Cork alone — rising costs like 70% higher electricity and 40% steeper wages are pushing these social hubs to the brink. The Vintners’ Federation’s proposed On-Trade Sustainability Scheme offers a targeted 20,000 euro tax credit per pub based on draught supply costs, designed to help small, traditional pubs that often miss out on existing tax breaks. After meeting with local publicans…
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