Following discussions today with the Licenced Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), the Government is now calling on all public houses and bars (including hotel bars) to close from this ...

Outdoor socialising expected to rise significantly over coming weeks. Government choice is whether to permit controlled or uncontrolled outdoor socialising. Most pubs will begin offering takeaway service to meet growing ...

Operational Guidelines Now Urgently Required

Contradictory position to allow return of live music but prevent mingling, will delay the recovery of that sector.

Minister Donnelly says pubs could "materially add to the possibility of a second wave". If pubs will continue to be singled out, special treatment is required.

LVA is fully engaged with Government Hospitality Working Group to Highlight Trade’s Concerns.

Government needs to commit to roadmap for hospitality sector and proper level of support. "The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result".