VFI and LVA join forces to launch inaugural Irish Pub Awards
The inaugural Irish Pub Awards 2017 were launched in Dublin this week. The launch, which took place in Doheny and Nesbitt’s Public House in Dublin’s Baggot Street, is jointly presented by Vintners Federation Ireland (VFI) and Licenced Vintners Association (LVA). Entries open from today, judging will take place during the summer and the National Pub […]
Publicans welcome Senate vote in favour of abolishing Good Friday drink ban
The two main representative groups, the Licensed Vintners Association (Dublin publicans) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (Outside Dublin) said they were delighted that the amendment, proposed by Independent Senator Billy Lawless, was passed in the Upper House. Both publican groups said they expect the final amendment to include all licensed premises including pubs, hotels, […]
VFI CEO Statement to Transport Committee
Full statement as follows: I would like to thank the Committee and you Mr Chairman for the opportunity to come here today for a pre-legislative discussion on the Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty – Drink Driving) Bill 2017. Background The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland represent publicans in the 25 counties outside of Dublin. Over 90% of […]
No justification for proposed drink driving legislation says VFI
• No evidence alcohol is the primary cause of fatalities in 51mg-80mg category • Legislation without enforcement is futile • Minister should support Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – legislation that will save lives The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has today (12th April) stated Minister for Transport Shane Ross is misleading the public in his […]
VFI statement in response to Minister Ross’s comments
VFI CEO Padraig Cribben states: “Minister Ross is engaged in a cynical exercise in deflecting attention from his inability to manage other elements of his portfolio. “Regarding drink driving, the law we have in place today would work if implemented. Statistics show the majority (over 80%) of those involved in such fatal accidents are at […]