Rabbitte to meet vintners over prices

THE Minister of State for Commerce, Mr Pat Rabbitte, will meet representatives of the Vintners Federation of Ireland tomorrow…

THE Minister of State for Commerce, Mr Pat Rabbitte, will meet representatives of the Vintners Federation of Ireland tomorrow to investigate allegations that some publicans outside Dublin have increased their prices, reports Geraldine Kennedy.

It is understood that reports have been made to the Minister that publicans in parts of Galway and Limerick have increased their prices.

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