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How important are online reviews?

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How important are reviews to you when choosing a restaurant or any form of accommodation? Do you swear by reviews you read online?

What impact do they have on businesses and should we monitor them more closely to ensure the information given is accurate and fair?

Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Barry Duff from Lock & Brew café and restaurant and Food Writer Dee Laffan.

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