Sterner deterrents essential in protecting against escalating violence against publicans
The Judiciary has a central role to play There has been a series of high-profile violent attacks on publicans up and down the country. Unfortunately this phenomenon appears to be growing. Action, indeed very strong action, is urgently required to stem this tide. In my role as Chief Executive of the VFI, I receive calls […]
Vintners’ Federation Calls for Sterner Deterrents to Prevent Violence against Publicans
Following recent high-profile attacks on publicans across the country, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) have today called for publicans to be protected by the law and sterner deterrents to be enacted immediately. The VFI also stated that those behind the assaults have no real fear of custodial sentences. Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, VFI said; […]
Proposed Minimum Wage Increases
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has today said that any increase in the national minimum wage would have a negative impact on jobs in the trade. The VFI was responding to reports that the Low Pay Commission will recommend an increase to the national minimum wage of 50c to €9.15 an hour. The VFI […]