Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 Almost 2,000 pubs have closed since 2005, according to a new report by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, with 108 bars shutting in 2022. Ireland • 23 Aug
Pubs return to profit, but 'huge battles' remain - VFI Confidence and profit has returned to the pub sector here following three years of pandemic induced challenges, according to a new survey of rural publicans. Business • 14 May
Louis FitzGerald loses €400,000 tax battle with Revenue The owner of some of Ireland's best known pubs including Kehoe's and The Stag's Head in Dublin has lost out on a seven year long … Business • 08 Nov 22
FBD and pub owners "substantially settle" legal issues Two pub owners that successfully challenged FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims caused by Covid-19 have "substantially settled" most of their outstanding … Business • 03 Nov 22
VFI calls for urgent energy supports in Budget A new survey shows that due to the mounting cost of living pressures people are planning to cut back on the number of their visits … Business • 19 Sep 22
Court hears of little progress in FBD-pubs case A High Court judge has said he is "desperately anxious" to see some progress made between publicans and insurer FBD over the amount of money … Business • 15 Mar 22
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 … Business • 25 Aug 21
Quantum hearing in FBD pubs case opens in High Court The hearing to determine what level of losses that four publicans, who won test actions over FBD's failure to pay out on business disruption claims … Business • 06 Jul 21
Drinks companies call for clarity on indoor hospitality Six drinks companies based in Ireland have called on the Government to provide urgent clarity on the reopening of indoor hospitality. Business • 06 Jul 21
'Blackest day' for pub industry - Cribben The chief executive of the Irish Vintners Federation of Ireland said that last Tuesday was "the blackest day of all" for publicans since 15 March … Business • 01 Jul 21
Stormont agrees extension of pub opening hours in NI Sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's licensing laws, which will allow pubs and nightclubs to stay open later, have been approved by the Stormont Assembly. Ulster • 29 Jun 21
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 … Business • 23 Jun 21
Publicans call for indoor opening no later than 1 July Publicans have called for indoor trading to resume no later than Thursday, 1 July. Business • 24 May 21
Pubs call for outdoor service to resume from late May As Dublin's traditional pubs reach their 400th consecutive day shut, the Licensed Vintners Association is calling on the Government to allow all pubs to start … Business • 20 Apr 21
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 … Business • 23 Mar 21
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
Pub sales market remains resilient - Lisney The market for pubs in Dublin remained resilient last year, notwithstanding the heavy burden of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report from Lisney has found. Business • 22 Feb 21
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 … Business • 22 Feb 21
Heineken to cut 8,000 jobs as virus hits sales Dutch brewing giant Heineken said today it would cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide as the coronavirus pandemic kept much of the hospitality sector closed. Business • 10 Feb 21
Campaign launched to get pubs to challenge insurers A new campaign has been launched to encourage pub owners to join a legal action against insurance companies that are refusing to pay out on … Business • 26 Nov 20
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 … Business • 25 Nov 20
Pubs needs a shot at survival – Drinks Ireland Drinks Ireland, which represents drinks suppliers and manufacturers across the country, is calling for pubs to be given the opportunity to reopen at the start … Business • 16 Nov 20
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 … Business • 11 Nov 20
Wetherspoon's Q1 sales slump on fresh Covid-19 curbs British pub operator JD Wetherspoon has today posted lower sales for the first quarter of its new financial year, hit by fresh coronavirus restrictions, including … Business • 11 Nov 20
Judgment on pubs' action against FBD due in early 2021 Judgment will be given on four important test cases brought by pub owners over FBD Insurance's refusal to pay out on business disruption over the … Courts • 23 Oct 20
