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, ...

Compensation and support essential for survival of pub sector, in light of threat of future waves. LVA seeks immediate discussions with Government on future of pub sector.

Operational Guidelines Now Urgently Required

VAT rate cut on alcohol sought as a temporary measure to help pubs survive until demand increases and consumer confidence returns in early 2021 – LVA, VFI and Ibec’s Drinks Ireland. Hospitality VAT rate cut will deliver ...

Any decision to keep wet pubs closed while other parts of hospitality open will be political decision based on zero evidence made by FF, FG and Green Party.

First step should include outdoor service for all types of hospitality venues in late May. Indoor service should follow shortly afterwards for all pubs and restaurants when hotels reopen in June. Any long delay between NI ...

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

Late pubs and nightclubs important employers and also venues for live musicians/ DJs. Plan also needs to provide for use of bar counter and normal trading resuming in hospitality.

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

Hope required for hospitality and other ‘non essential’ sectors still closed. After such an extended closure Government has responsibility to provide pathway.