Local publican says increased pint costs is a blow to the sector

A local publican has described the latest increased costs of pints as another blow to the sector. Yesterday, Diageo announced they are increasing the cost of its beers because of "increased input costs." The rise of 6 cent comes into effect on April 15th. It produces Guinness, Smithwick's and Hop House 13 among others.

A slightly larger increase of 9 cent will apply to Guinness zero. Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, John Duignan who owns the Tally Ho pub in Longford town highlighted the fact that pubs are now closed some days during the week due to costs.