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Inaugural awards joint venture between VFI and LVA

"Recession is still alive in rural Ireland"
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Pubs of Ireland video
Pubs of Ireland

View our specially commissioned video celebrating Irish pub culture

A message from our CEO

VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben outlines how the Federation works on behalf of its 4,000 members across Ireland. The VFI works to promote and protect the business interests of publicans while ensuring members are kept abreast of new legislation impacting the sector.

Why join the VFI – we provide representation for the trade on all necessary bodies, including Government, Local Authorities, Suppliers and other Agencies

Irish Pubs in Numbers

Section 1

Pubs contributed €510m in Excise and €500m in VAT receipts to the Irish Exchequer in 2016

Source: Tony Foley, DCU

Section 2

Since 2014, pub retail sales volumes have increased by 9.1% (2014 to 2016). In 2016, pubs employed approximately 40,500 staff

Tony Foley, DCU

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Over 88% of tourists to Ireland visit at least one pub during their stay. Over 97% of people planning to visit Ireland in the next couple of years said they will visit a pub.

VFI Pubs of Ireland Survey, April 2017

VFI Support

Membership creates a first port of call for any Licensee in difficulty relating to the trade. The VFI is a source of communication, information and advice on many topics, including Legal Matters, Employment, Taxation, Accounting, Planning, Business, Economic, Revenue and inheritance of the Family Business.

Representative Expertise

The VFI makes representations on members’ behalf at all levels, including Government, Local Authority and Trade. We are there to work for members to promote and protect their interests.

Stronger Together

Those involved in the Licensed Trade in Ireland are faced with a constant barrage of regulations, restrictions and legislation. It can be daunting to have to face Legislators or Regulators alone. By becoming a VFI member you will not be alone.