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6.1 News: Eileen Magnier, North-West Correspondent, reports on the claims which say losses are even greater in border areas
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News At One: Bundoran Councillor Sean McEniff of FF says he has been confronted with evidence of the damage the ban is doing
An organisation that represents over 6,000 rural publicans says its members are reporting a significant drop in business since the introduction of the smoking ban.
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland says drink suppliers have also confirmed a drop in sales of between 15 to 25% over the last two months.
The group is calling for a relaxation of the legislation to allow smoking in restricted areas in pubs.
