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VAT reduction for on-trade alcohol, while welcome, does nothing for the 3,500 pubs that remain closed Two-tier sector exists in drinks industry with over half of Ireland’s pubs still closed Government guidelines and Covid measures

The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) says the Government decision to postpone the planned reopening of pubs next Monday is a shocking development that will have huge ramifications for family-run pubs across Ireland. Publicans are

3,499 pubs who are yet to open have called for the urgent publication of the reopening guidelines, according the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI). Despite being due to open in just 11 days, these pubs

Economist Anthony Foley authors report on impact of Covid-19 on the drinks industry and analyses the effect of a reduced VAT rate on on-trade alcohol sales Report concludes that consumer demand will be lower after

The VFI, along with LVA and the Ibec representative group Drinks Ireland, is calling for a temporary reduction in the hospitality VAT rate; and extending it to apply to alcohol sales in the on-trade (pubs

The partial opening of the country’s pubs will enable publicans to start rebuilding their businesses after three months of enforced closure, but will also introduce an onerous  responsibility on them to ensure new health guidelines

Almost 3 out of every 4 regular pub goers plan on returning during the first month of reopening, according to new research commissioned by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI)

The VFI and LVA  have called for the full and immediate publication of the guidelines for the reopening of pubs, saying the “drip feed” release is sowing confusion throughout the industry, creating more questions than

The Department of Transport & Tourism has indicated that one-metre social distancing could potentially be introduced in pubs. The Department has also clarified the definition of a pub serving food. The full press release from

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the publication of the Programme for Government as an important step in the process of providing key supports for the pub trade during an extremely challenging period for the sector. The

Publican representatives have welcomed the Government announcement that pubs will reopen on 20th July, three weeks earlier than originally planned and that pubs who serve food can reopen at the same time as the rest of the

Typical bar/ restaurant to face 87% reduction in capacity with 2m social distancing. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop to as little as one eighth of pre Covid-19 crisis levels under the HSE social

Government should set up a State agency with specific responsibility to grow and develop SMEs says a new Economic Report from the Local Jobs Alliance. The Alliance is an umbrella group of seven leading trade

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) and Licensed Vintners’ Association (LVA) have written to the Government accepting their invitation to discuss the Government Roadmap and its implications for pubs as a matter of urgency. This

MAYDAY FOR PUBS AS GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT TREATS THEM AS “SECOND CLASS CITIZENS” – VFI AND LVA   Social distancing presents same challenges to all hospitality businesses Government need to explain why they have discriminated against

The VFI is calling for equality for our members after today’s media reports that restaurants could open before pubs when the planned easing of lockdown restrictions is introduced. Such a scenario would create a two-tier

Statement from Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, VFI: “Regarding when can pubs reopen our members need answers. At present, there is little hard facts about a possible timeline other than the thoughts of some ministers when

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed confirmation from government that commercial rates will be suspended while pubs are closed during the Covid-19 crisis. VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben states: “This commitment from government to suspend commercial

A recent article from journalist Liam Collins of the Sunday Independent  celebrates Ireland’s pub culture. As Ireland’s pubs closed, the realisation of just how much some of us love them became very apparent, writes Liam

The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) is asking landlords to meet with their tenants and come to a mutually acceptable agreement about rent payments during the enforced closure of pubs across the country. A significant