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

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.

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 ...

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 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.