Gardaí have joined forces with the hospitality industry in a bid to stamp out drugs in pubs, nightclubs and hotels, it emerged today.

Publicans should show some seasonal goodwill and end the post midnight practice of hiking up drink prices in Dublin’s pubs and clubs, according to the Consumers’ Association.

NIGHTCLUB bosses have welcomed court orders which have allowed their premises to serve drink until 2.30am.

AN emergency meeting of nightclub owners held in Dublin yesterday to combat plans by gardaí to limit club opening hours heard that nightclubs will be put out of business if they are not allowed to open beyond 1.30am.

NIGHTCLUB owners are holding a “crisis meeting” today to counter garda attempts to curb club opening hours.

The Irish Nightclub Industry Association have slammed the smoking ban regulations which are due to come into effect in the new year as "unworkable".

PROPOSALS contained in the Intoxicating Liquor Bill are nonsensical and legally impossible to enforce, a leading criminal law expert has said.

MINISTER for Justice Michael McDowell is being urged to make an 11th hour addition to his liquor licensing clampdown.

The Irish nightclub industry association says the Government's proposed changes to the liquor laws would cause more problems than they solve.