Browsing Licensed Vintners Association - Covid-19 Collection by Date of Publication
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More than 4 out of every 10 Dublin pubs planning on reopening as a restaurant in June
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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, ... -
Mayday for pubs as Government announcement treats them as “second class citizens” - LVA and VFI
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Positive measures for pubs in Programme for Government
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Recognition of the need to support hospitality sector very welcome. LVA looks forward to participating in Night-time Economy Taskforce. -
LVA welcomes banking measures to help pubs announced by AIB and BOI
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Protect our Pubs’ campaign to seek tangible support from new government to help a sector that will struggle
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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 ... -
Proposals will allow Berlin D2 to open again, while keeping pubs like Grogans closed
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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". -
No pub reopening this year a nightmare scenario. Specific Government Support Scheme for Pub Sector Required, if this scenario confirmed
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LVA seeking urgent meetings with banks and insurers following pub closures
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LVA welcomes Sky decision to suspend Sky Sports charges for pubs
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3 out of 4 Dublin pubs opposed to restaurants reopening but pubs staying shut
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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' ... -
All hospitality businesses serving food/ alcohol must be treated the same
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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 ... -
"About Time" - Vintners welcome fixed reopening date for pubs
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Latest date is fourth reopening date provided to non food pubs. Non food pubs will have been closed for 189 days by the time they reopen. -
22,500 jobs at risk in drinks sector as pubs on track for 50% decline in business for the remainder of 2020
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)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 lockdown ... -
All pubs should follow reopening guidelines - An Garda Síochána and LVA
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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 ... -
Government laying off 25,000 pub workers on Christmas Eve. Sustainable solutions needed or tug of war will start again at beginning of January
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Government and NPHET driving thousands of pubs into mortgage default
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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. -
Empty gestures, hollow words from a Government that breaks its commitments
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Arbitrary Separation of Wet Pubs from Other Hospitality Businesses Completely Unfair and Unjustified. -
Government has abandoned 3,500 pubs - LVA and VFI
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Decision will be met with fury and despair across the sector Government “sympathy” won’t save businesses or jobs. Meaningful support essential with pubs facing full blown crisis. -
Almost 3 out of 4 regular pub goers plan on returning during first month of reopening
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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 ... -
Government on verge of destroying own plan 3 days after publication
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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.