The industry is looking at solutions to high electricity bills.
Midweek closures are being considered as a solution to pubs facing high electricity bills.
That's according to VFI President Elect John Clendennen, who says the industry is looking at cost-saving measures 'like never before.'
Concerns have been raised following an Athlone café owner who was hit with a near 10,000 euro electricity bill over the span of 73 days.
The Offaly man says there's growing fears of what's to come this winter:
The Vinters Federation of Ireland is calling on the government to introduce support schemes for businesses facing high electricity bills.
The owner of Giltraps Pub says a commerical fuel allowance scheme should be introduced:
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