Irish pubs are being encouraged to join a legal challenge against insurance companies who have refused to pay out business interruption claims. The ‘Save Irish Pubs’ campaign is led by businessman solicitor and owner of Charlie’s Bar in Loughrea, Brian Winters. The campaign is calling on the 7,400 pubs across Ireland to join them in taking on the insurance sector – with many Clare publicans having already come on board.
There will be no costs or future penalties for publicans and those that join will be offered legal advice and a chance to have their policies interpreted and determined, as part of a number of test cases we propose taking in the Commercial Court. The campaign intends to take the fight to the insurance companies who they believe have failed in their duty to assess publicans’ claims in a fair and equitable manner.
On Friday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Brian Winters, solicitor, owner of Charlie’s Bar in Loughrea and leader of the ‘Save Irish Pubs’ campaign.
