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Over 350 pubs took part in the survey carried out by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA)

Dublin pubs to cut staff if minimum wage increases

36% of pubs across Dublin would cut their headcount if the Government increases the minimum wage, a new survey shows.

About 550 pubs in Dublin serve food, the LVA says

48% of Dublin pubs say VAT hike led to fall in business

Nearly half of Dublin pubs (48%) who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, new research conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) shows.

Business • 16 Jul 24

Pubs and late bars both in Dublin city centre and across the suburbs reported strong levels of business last weekend

Dublin's night-time economy bounces back following riot

The Licensed Vintners Association has said the night-time economy is bouncing back following the riots in Dublin last month.

Business • 12 Dec 23

Caroline Conway, Lord Mayor of Dublin City, Sharon Walsh, Managing Director, Heineken Ireland, Antony Le Page, CEO, EPCR and Donall O'Keeffe, CEO, Licensed Vintners Association

Economic boost from Champions Cup, Challenge Cup finals

The greater Dublin area is set to benefit from an economist boost of around €50 million from the hosting of the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals later this month.

Business • 15 May 23

The LVA says it believes pub owners could adapt at short notice to any Government announcement

Dublin pubs seeking longer hours as soon as possible

Dublin publicans are seeking the resumption of trading until midnight as soon as possible, the Licensed Vintners' Association has said.

Business • 19 Jan 22

Nightclubs and late bars have been shut - by Government order - for 585 consecutive days due to Covid-19 restrictions

Nightclubs due to hand €2.2m to Govt before reopening

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has warned that nightclubs and late bars will be forced to hand over more than €2.2m to the Government before they can open.

Business • 28 Sep 21

Over 300 nightclubs and late pubs have been unable to offer late night servicse for 527 days since the pandemic began in March 2020

Roadmap must include plans for late night venues - LVA

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the Government's new reopening road map must include plans to allow the estimated more than 300 late night venues around the country to reopen.

Business • 25 Aug 21

The Irish Air Line Pilots' Association has warned that many sectors of the Irish economy will collapse following today's decision by Government

Calls for clear timeline on reopening of indoor dining

Chambers Ireland has called on the Government to provide certainty to businesses now facing a further delay to their reopening, as to when they can re-open.

Business • 29 Jun 21

Paschal Donohoe said he had yet to receive a recommendation and update from the Chief Medical Officer and NPHET

Donohoe: Too early to say if reopening plan will change

The Minister for Finance has said it is too early to say whether the next phase of the Government's reopening plans, due to come into effect on 5 July, are to be changed due to increased numbers of cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant.

Business • 23 Jun 21

Hairdressers could be allowed to reopen in May, the Government said

Mixed reaction from business groups to Govt plans

Today's Government announcement will provide relief for some sectors.

Business • 31 Mar 21

The LVA represents pubs that account for 30% of the national on-trade market and employ 12,000 people

Call for clarity on conditions for pubs reopening

Hotels, restaurants and pubs are seeking an extension of the wage subsidy and a waiver of commercial rates to last for at least another year to help them get back on their feet in the wake of the pandemic.

Business • 23 Mar 21

The Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland hope the campaign will serve as a reminder that the future of the sector does matter to Irish society

Online campaign marks one year since wet pubs closed

Its one year to the day since wet pubs were told to close their doors due to the pandemic.

Business • 15 Mar 21

Construction, hospitality, tourism and non-essential retail are among those that will remain closed for now

Businesses unhappy with Covid plan and seek supports

Business group Ibec has called for an increase in financial supports for business in the worst impacted sectors of the economy.

Business • 24 Feb 21

Many wet pubs have been shut since March 15 last year

Licensed Vintners' Association calls for more clarity

The Special Committee on Covid-19 Response will meet later today as the updating of the Government's plan on Living with Covid continues ahead of its publication this week.

Business • 22 Feb 21

250 'wet' pubs in Dublin will have been kept shut for 260 consecutive days by December 1

Call for all pubs to be allowed reopen in December

The chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland has said that all pubs should be allowed re-open in December because the guidelines are the same for food and non-food pubs.

Business • 25 Nov 20

One third of the pubs in Dublin have not opened for a single day since March 15

Vintners seek indoor service for pubs in December

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has warned that the country will face a "two-tier Christmas" if the hospitality sector remains closed when the current Level 5 restrictions end.

Business • 11 Nov 20

This marks the fourth time the reopening of non-food pubs in Dublin has been delayed

Decision to keep Dublin 'wet pubs' closed criticised

The chief executive of the Licensed Vintners Association has described today's decision not to re-open Dublin's wet pubs as "absolutely devastating".

Business • 15 Sep 20

The LVA claims that once the moratorium on mortgage repayments expires, many publicans will still be unable to afford to repay their loans

Publicans at risk of defaulting on mortgages - LVA

Thousands of pub owners could end up defaulting on their mortgages in the coming months, according to the organisation representing Dublin publicans.

Business • 01 Sep 20

The Licensed Vintners Association said one in every five people employed by pubs in Dublin have lost their jobs due to Covid-19

2,450 Dublin pub jobs lost since Covid-19 closures

New figures show that at least 2,450 jobs have been lost in the Dublin pub sector since pubs closed their doors in March.

Business • 28 Jul 20

Licensed premises reopened last Monday under Phase 3 of easing Covid-19 restrictions (File pic)

Publicans condemn images of street drinking in Dublin

A body representing publicans has strongly criticised images that have emerged on social media of people drinking on the streets of Dublin city centre last night.

Coronavirus • 05 Jul 20

Pre-Covid-19 restrictions, a pub or bar/restaurant could accommodate up to 200 people standing or 100 people seating for every 100 square metres

Pubs and bars facing 87% reduction in capacity

A new report suggests that capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop to as little as one eighth of pre Covid-19 crisis levels under the HSE social distancing guidelines.

Business • 26 May 20

Pubs around the country closed their doors in March due to Covid-19 restrictions

40% of Dublin pubs plan to reopen as restaurant in June

A survey indicates that four out of every ten Dublin pubs are planning on reopening as restaurants at the end of June under Phase three of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions on social and economic life.

Business • 20 May 20

Drinks industry calls for reopening roadmap for sector

The drinks industry here has appealed to the Government to work with industries most impacted by the Covid-19 crisis to develop a joined-up roadmap for the reopening of the hospitality sector.

Business • 29 Apr 20

The LVA said that situation would result in many public houses going out of business for good

Pubs closed until vaccine found a 'nightmare scenario'

The prospect of pubs not opening until a vaccine for Covid-19 is created has been described as a "nightmare scenario" by the Licensed Vintners Association.

Business • 20 Apr 20

The LVA and the VFI slam insurers who refuse to honour 'Business Interruption' cover for pubs who have been forced to close

Insurers won't honour pubs' business interruption cover

The Licensed Vintners Association and the Vintners Federation of Ireland have sharply criticised insurers who are refusing to honour "Business Interruption" cover for pubs who have been forced to close due to Covid-19.

Business • 19 Mar 20