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Government and NPHET driving thousands of pubs into mortgage default
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)LVA slams 'package' of supports announced by Government as a "paltry, token gesture". Pubs closed for 6 months receive same level of aid as Kildare businesses closed for 4 weeks. -
Pubs can no longer be left in limbo
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Most pubs have been unable to trade for 140 days and counting. Call for Government to either open the pubs or come up with a "meaningful compensation package". -
Protect our Pubs’ campaign to seek tangible support from new government to help a sector that will struggle
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)More than 60% of pubs outside of Dublin remain closed. Campaign set to demonstrate the loss that would be felt should some pubs not reopen. Publican groups and drinks industry convene to seek VAT policy change to lessen ... -
Government on verge of destroying own plan 3 days after publication
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Government and NPHET practising "pick and mix approach" to national strategy. No correlation between HPSC data on outbreaks which show zero open outbreaks in pubs and NPHET advice. -
Drinks industry rejects Central Bank comments and calls for VAT reduction
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)'Evidence based decision making rather than opinion is required'. Makhlouf scepticism on VAT rate reduction fails to consider the impact of a temporary VAT reduction on on-trade alcohol sales (in pubs, restaurants and ... -
Positive measures in Budget 2021, but they will need to be extended as long as restrictions continue
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LVA and VFI seeking urgent meeting with Government. Pub representatives will put forward a series of radical proposals to maintain public health compliance
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Proposals will allow Berlin D2 to open again, while keeping pubs like Grogans closed
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)250 Dublin pubs closed for 252 days, including iconic venues like Grogans, McDaids and O’Donoghues. Government guidelines recognise restaurants, food pubs and wet pubs as "controlled environments". -
All hospitality businesses serving food/ alcohol must be treated the same
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Call comes in response to suggestions that restaurants and cafes may reopen in 'early Phase 2' of Government plan, while pubs stay closed until 'later phases'. Majority of LVA members have Restaurant Certificates and must ... -
No pub reopening this year a nightmare scenario. Specific Government Support Scheme for Pub Sector Required, if this scenario confirmed
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Pubs reopening a 'milestone moment' in recovery of country
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)LVA emphasises importance of pubs adhering to guidelines. -
Thousands of pubs across Ireland push Government for #SupportNotSympathy as they pass five months closed - VFI & LVA
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Grassroots social media campaign sees publicans, family members and staff in every county highlighting plight of sector as they pose outside their pubs. -
Positive measures for pubs in Programme for Government
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Recognition of the need to support hospitality sector very welcome. LVA looks forward to participating in Night-time Economy Taskforce. -
Worst year in the history of the pub trade
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Drinks industry says VAT reduction is now of "utmost urgency" to help pubs as delayed reopening threatens hundreds of businesses. July Stimulus hailed by Government as 'radical and far reaching' and a 'package of scale ... -
3 out of 4 Dublin pubs opposed to restaurants reopening but pubs staying shut
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Almost 7 out of 10 willing to reopen with restricted capacity, following strict public health and social distancing guidelines. 6 out of 10 say they will go out of business if asked to stay closed into 2021. 50% 'appalled' ... -
Almost 3 out of 4 regular pub goers plan on returning during first month of reopening
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)Representative bodies urge publicans across the country to follow the guidelines and put the health of customers and staff first. Research shows clear hygiene and safety measures will be vital for public with 61% wanting ... -
More than 4 out of every 10 Dublin pubs planning on reopening as a restaurant in June
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)The figures were revealed in a survey conducted by the LVA between Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May, with 44% confirming their intention to reopen on 29th June. When applied to the 750 pubs located across the capital, ... -
All pubs should follow reopening guidelines - An Garda Síochána and LVA
(Licensed Vintners AssociationIE, 2020)An Garda Síochána and the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) have called on all pubs across Dublin to ensure they are following the reopening guidelines. Pubs that serve substantial meals have been able to reopen since ... -
LVA contact info during Stay at Home period
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Mayday for pubs as Government announcement treats them as “second class citizens” - LVA and VFI
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