Madam, - It is reported that the Yacht pub in Clontarf has changed hands for a record €8 million.Clearly, the purchasers are unaware of the Irish Hospitality Industry Alliance's warning of the imminent demise of the pub industry. - Yours, etc.,
SIMON MURPHY, Sydney, Australia
Madam, - Is the latest reaction of the "Hospitality Alliance" the last gasp of the gombeen man in Ireland? - Yours, etc.
LARRY WARREN, Alpha One Foundation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9.