Labour: Govt letting 'spectre' of €5 pint become reality

The Labour party has accused the Government of permitting the “ugly spectre” of a €5 pint of beer to become a reality following reports of a 15c increase.

Labour: Govt letting 'spectre' of €5 pint become reality

The Labour party has accused the Government of permitting the “ugly spectre” of a €5 pint of beer to become a reality following reports of a 15c increase.

Consumer Affairs spokesman Kathleen Lynch said the Government’s failure to introduce price control measures to the drinks trade had resulted in the price rise.

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