It's been suggested in an effort to reduce spiking.
The Vintners' Federation of Ireland is welcoming a call for pubs and nightclubs to provide lids for drinks.
Longford senator Micheál Carrigy put forward the proposal, in a bid to reduce spiking.
Liam Gilleran, chair of the Westmeath branch of the VFI, doesn't think it would be a costly initiative.
The owner of Gilleran's Pub in Mullingar thinks the industry must take steps to ensure the safety of the customer: