Should The Government Step In to Save Pubs? May 15, 2025 Admin Politics </p> <h2>Should The Government Step In to Save Pubs? | The Tonight Show</h2> <p> The Irish pub — long seen as a cornerstone of community life — is under threat. Rising costs, shifting habits, and post-pandemic pressures are forcing many local pubs to shut their doors for good.<br /> Host Kieran Cuddihy is joined by Fianna Fáil TD Ryan O’Meara, Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn, Irish Independent Head of News Kevin Doyle, and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.<br /> They discuss whether the industry can be saved — and if the government has a role to play in supporting it.<br /> –<br /> The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy | News, analysis, debate and discussion.<br /> Tuesday and Wednesday at 10pm, Virgin Media One – Catch up on Virgin Media Play</p> <p>#VMNews #Ireland<br /> Credit to : Virgin Media News </p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here --
