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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 ... -
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' ... -
5th July will mark the beginning of the recovery for pubs and hospitality
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8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants represents 'closure under camouflage'
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"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. -
Acting CMO gave commitment that all Dublin pubs would reopen together
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020-09-18)The Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn made a commitment that the distinction between food and wet pubs would not apply when current lockdown of the hospitality sector ended, according to the Licensed Vintners ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
At least 2,450 Dublin pub jobs lost since pubs closed in March
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Represents one in every five jobs in Dublin pub sector. On average over 18 jobs are being lost per day. 10 Dublin pubs have ceased trading for good since March closure. Emphasises pressing need for all pubs to re-open ... -
Budget 2022 generally positive for hospitality but VAT increase will be a problem
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2021-10)Extending Wage Subsidy and Rates Waiver vital for facilitating recovery of sector. LVA warmly welcomes waiving of Government charges on late night venues for rest of year. -
Cabinet decision and President signing legislation for reopening indoor hospitality is positive for sector
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2021)Operational Guidelines Now Urgently Required -
Confusion reigns with late night hospitality to resume within 60 hours
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2021-10)Government has no plan for the return to normal trading in pubs. LVA stunned that pubs are not allowed use bar counters with all customers fully vaccinated. Gov supports must now be further extended. LVA publishes series ... -
Country faces Two-Tier Christmas if hospitality sector kept closed
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Vintners seeking indoor service for pubs and hospitality sector in December when lockdown ends. -
Drinks industry rejects Central Bank comments and calls for VAT reduction
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 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 ... -
Drip feed release of pub reopening guidelines creating more questions than answers - LVA and VFI
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2020)Publican groups call for the full and immediate publication of the guidelines. -
Dublin’s Traditional Pubs reach 400 consecutive days of closure
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2021)Vintners launch 'Call to Action' to push for outdoor service for all pubs and hospitality from late May. Indoor service for all pubs and hospitality should resume in June, in line with the reopening of hotels. -
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. -
Entire sectors should not be penalised because some people are opting to remain unvaccinated
(Licensed Vintners Association, ireland, 2021-10)No guarantee there will be change in unvaccinated numbers post any delay. Speculation having an appalling impact on businesses, staff and suppliers. -
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.