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Groups representing over 5,500 publicans today announced a year-long price freeze on drinks with immediate effect.

The Licensed Vintners’ Association (LVA), which represents publicans in Dublin, and the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), representing publicans in the rest of the State, made the announcement on behalf more than 5,500 publicans.