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 ...

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.

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".

Non food pubs in Dublin continue to be only pubs not allowed to open in country. Will have been closed for minimum of 225 days.

Grassroots social media campaign sees publicans, family members and staff in every county highlighting plight of sector as they pose outside their pubs.

Recognition of the need to support hospitality sector very welcome. LVA looks forward to participating in Night-time Economy Taskforce.