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.

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

Drinks industry says VAT reduction is now of "utmost urgency" to help pubs as delayed reopening threatens hundreds of businesses. July Stimulus hailed by Government as 'radical and far reaching' and a 'package of scale ...

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.

Decision will be met with fury and despair across the sector Government “sympathy” won’t save businesses or jobs. Meaningful support essential with pubs facing full blown crisis.

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.

Most pubs have been unable to trade for 140 days and counting. Call for Government to either open the pubs or come up with a "meaningful compensation package".