Alcohol Tax Cut Sought Ahead of Budget, New Prison Suite Unveiled
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Discussions are underway regarding a potential reduction in alcohol excise duty, a key proposal being advocated by the Minister for Enterprise as Budget 2027 approaches. This measure aims to provide support to pubs that did not benefit from earlier VAT reductions in the hospitality sector.
In other domestic news, a dedicated mother-and-baby suite has been established at Ireland's largest women's prison, designed to accommodate a single parent and child. Meanwhile, Social Democrats leader and Teachta Dála for Cork South-West, Holly Cairns, has reimbursed €8,500 in expenses that were erroneously paid to her during her maternity leave.
Tragedy struck in West Cork with profound sadness reported following the sinking of a fishing boat and the naming of the lost fisherman. Separately, a court heard details of a driver involved in a collision with an ambulance in Cork, who reportedly swung a plank at a first responder before fleeing the scene.