Michael Healy-Rae hits out as pubs offered 'virtually nothing' by Government

The package includes a 40% top-up of the Restart Grant and a waiver of court fees and associated excise and stamp duties

Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae has blasted the Government's financial support for pubs, saying that the industry is "reeling in shock" at how badly they have been treated.

Trade bodies hit out at the latest Government package which offers pubs financial assistance to the tune of €16m.