Unacceptable delay in publishing Sale of Alcohol Bill
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) continues to campaign for the abolition of the Good Friday ban on selling alcohol in pubs, hotels and restaurants. The delay in publishing the Sale of Alcohol Bill, drafting of which will “examine” the sale of alcohol on Good Friday, is unacceptable to our 4,000 members, the general public […]
Publicans call time on Good Friday ban – again!
0New campaign launched with aim of amending law in time for Good Friday 2017 “It’s as if ministers are living in Never-never land” Publicans all over the country are calling on the Government to amend the licensing laws to permit all licensed premises to trade normally on Good Friday. The two main representative groups, the […]
Vintners’ Federation of Ireland appoints new Communications and Public Affairs Manager
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has appointed Brian Foley as its new Communications and Public Affairs Manager. Brian has 20 years’ experience in the media & communications sector, initially as editor of a number of trade magazines and more recently as communications consultant with the Construction Industry Federation. Following his appointment, he will work […]