Talk on smoking ban

PERNOD RICARD boss Richard Burrows - the world’s biggest maker of Irish whiskey - is to discuss the impact of the smoking ban and other government regulations at a conference in Dublin.

Mr Burrows will be among the speakers at a Sales Institute of Ireland conference with the theme: “Is Ireland poised to enter a new era of economic growth over the next two years?”

The Pernod Ricard joint chairman will discuss the world economy and trade in Ireland, in particular he will focus on the impact of the smoking ban and other government regulations.