These are not easy times for ISME members but ISME’s Chief Executive Mark Fielding’s head is seldom...
Talking Trade
Niall Collins – looking forward (not back)
One finds oneself thinking that many of the pronouncements of Fianna Fail Justice Spokesman Niall...
Beannchor Bill
Bill Wolsey has come a long way from his disadvantaged Ballysillan beginnings in North Belfast. His...
Barney McGill – ‘heir to the overdraft’
For example, while working in the family business, the INIA’s new Chairman took the trouble...
David Madigan – seeking to re-engage with the consumer
The LVA’s new Chairman is fairly steeped in the licensed trade. David Madigan’s...
James Woods — Liquor Licensing guru
Mention ‘Woods’ and ‘Liquor Licensing Law’ in the same breath to any barrister involved in the...
Andy O’Hara – “we’re all pushing in the same direction”
In an otherwise recessionary world, spirits sales here appeared to enjoy a 3.2 per cent fillip last...
David Smith — passionate about making pubs in Ireland...
David Smith, Diageo Ireland’s Country Manager here for the past eight months (since replacing John...
Jerry Buttimer’s ‘no prohibitionist’
Jerry Buttimer’s lasting impression of his time in the preparation of the recently-published Report...
Anna Malmhake “… It’s all about co-operation with the on-premise”
Anna Malmhake, IDL Pernod’s Chairman and Chief Executive, had never been to Ireland before but...