Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the announcement from Government to allow longer opening hours for pubs, clubs, as well as additional supports to help businesses and communities adjust to licensing law changes.
Focus must now be afforded to ensuring late-night transport arrangements, events, public safety and policing and other key elements of the night-time economy are sufficient to support the amended operating hours for those operating in this important sector.
Ibec Executive Director, Membership and Sectors, Sharon Higgins said: “The night-time economy is a core component of the wider Experience Economy. Today’s announcement will be key to revitalisation and growth of the cities, towns, and villages across the country."
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02/11/2022