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Additional €40m in funding for drug and alcohol services announced

On-trade | The increased budget brings the total for drugs services and inclusion health to €261 million in 2025

FSAI issues 16 Enforcement Orders to food businesses in September

On-trade | The Food Safety Authority of Ireland reported 16 Enforcement Orders, including nine Closure Orders for severe breaches of food safety legislation including serious pest infestations

Bar Rua listed for €3.25m

On-trade | The brewery, once focused on pubs to promote its craft beers, has refocused on brewing

Dublin secures purple flag award – Dublin Town

On-trade | The prestigious Purple Flag award reflects the city's diverse, family-friendly, and vibrant cultural offerings and emphasises its ongoing efforts to enhance safety after dark

Drinksology Kirker Greer achieves B Corp Certification

On-trade | With a score of 84.8, the company joins more than 7,000 certified B Corporations worldwide

The Boatyard Distillery scoops ‘Sustainable Spirits Product of the Year’ award

On-trade | Joining The Boatyard Distillery were several other smaller brands and brand owners, including The Waterford Distillery, Bruichladdich Distillery and Sxollie Cider

Tastin’ France returns to Dublin with new awards

The trade event for French wine is back in Dublin on 22 October, introducing the French Champion Awards to celebrate Irish leaders in promoting French wine

More than a third feel stressed but mini breaks make an impact

A total of 92% of participants in the Hastings Hotel Group Survey reported that a hotel stay has a better impact on their mental wellbeing compared to other forms of accommodation

Guinness Open Gate Brewery achieves autism-friendly certification with AsIAm

In collaboration with autism charity AsIAm, Guinness Open Gate Brewery is now officially autism and sensory-friendly, offering sensory-friendly hours and specially trained staff
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