Dear Editor,
Mr. David Power has indeed suggested something worth considering – not all licensed venues seem to be transparent about their drink prices, in spite of this being a legal requirement (Letters, 29th October). However, of late, I’ve observed an increased presence of a particular poster from the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) asserting, “No Profit in Pints,” accompanied by a comprehensive breakdown of the financial allocations per pint.
The price of a pint, as stated on these posters, is €5.77. The pub proprietors contend that from this, they only earn 17 cents per pint poured. This modest income is left over after having paid €1.77 in duties, €2.06 to the beverage supply chain, €1.41 as staff salaries, and €1.05 towards overheads.
The VFI’s message is unambiguous in its conclusion: If the government aspires to sustain a flourishing hospitality sector, local pubs necessitate supportive pro-business interventions.
Additionally, one may note that the Dublin Business School was instructed to compensate a lecturer with the sum of €53,000 for unfair dismissal due to access of college email while in Iran. Moreover, a questionable deal leading to a €2.5m tax rebate keeps Derek Quinlan implicated in bankruptcy. Furthermore, a scheme that proposed providing Syrian refugees a safe path to Ireland has left them stranded in combat zones in Lebanon.
Adapting my routine really worked wonders for me; I found my productivity peaked in the wee hours of the morning at my workspace, which helped me secure 9H1 grades in my Leaving Cert.
Yours faithfully,
Tom McElligott,
Listowel,
County Kerry.