2021

On the day pubs in Northern Ireland were told they can resume indoor drinking and dining on 24th May, the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) says the Irish Government must immediately publish its plan to

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) says the continued absence of a coherent roadmap to guide the pub sector towards reopening is causing huge distress to publicans, their families and staff. The VFI has described

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new five-year rural strategy that will promote living and working in rural areas. As an organisation that represents publicans in rural Ireland,

The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) and Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) is  launching a new #NotDisposable campaign, aimed at reminding the public of the many people behind pubs, hospitality, arts and entertainment who have largely

The lack of any detailed plan for how the pub sector will reopen is a major flaw in the Resilience and Recovery 2021 plan published by government and will prolong the anxiety and uncertainty for

The decision by the High Court that four pub owners are entitled to business interruption compensation from their insurer due to the Covid-19 pandemic is warmly welcomed by the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), the

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the introduction of new laws that restrict the purchase of alcohol through promotions and loyalty schemes, but says the continued refusal by Government to introduce Minimum Unit