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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pubs and restaurants may face Christmas restrictions Pubs and restaurants may be facing the prospect of not being able to reopen their doors to indoor customers for Christmas. Business • 20 Oct 20
FBD exec tells court he made mistake on pub Covid cover An executive with FBD insurance has told the High Court that he was in error when he told a publican that its business disruption policy ... Business • 14 Oct 20
Pubs face costs of €2,000 a week despite being closed New research shows that more than a fifth of pubs in Ireland have continuing costs of up to €2,000 a week to sustain while generating ... Business • 12 Oct 20
Pubs' action against FBD over Covid insurance begins The Commercial Court has begun hearing an action by four pubs against FBD Insurance in a dispute over whether or not their insurance policies cover ... Business • 06 Oct 20
Chawke pub group lays off 300 staff 300 staff at the Chawke Pub Group have been temporarily laid off, its management has confirmed. Business • 30 Sep 20
Craft brewers welcome reopening of pubs The reopening of pubs is a welcome boost for small craft brewers across the country who rely predominantly on draught sales. Business • 21 Sep 20
Business groups angry over Dublin Covid-19 restrictions Business groups have reacted with disappointment and anger to the announcement that further restrictions are to be implemented in Dublin for the next three weeks ... Business • 18 Sep 20
Household restrictions expected to stay for months Household visitor restrictions are expected to remain in place for the coming months, even when the incidence of Covid-19 is at a low level. Ireland • 12 Sep 20
Draft guidelines for reopening of pubs drawn up A strict table service policy will be in place and counter service will be prohibited under draft guidelines for the reopening of pubs that do ... Coronavirus • 06 Sep 20
Vintners call for support not sympathy The Government is losing the support of the pub sector, according to the Vintners Federation of Ireland saying it needs to announce 'support, not sympathy' ... Business • 24 Aug 20
Vintners' group 'expects pubs to reopen on 10 August' The chief executive of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland, Padraig Cribben, has said that it is expecting pubs to reopen on 10 August. News • 01 Aug 20
VFI: Pubs not complying should 'feel full force of law' Pubs who fail to comply with Covid-19 regulations should "feel the full force of the law", according to the Vintners Federation of Ireland. Business • 30 Jul 20
Covid-19: One new death, 85 additional confirmed cases The Department of Health has been notified of one new death related to Covid-19 and 85 additional confirmed cases. Coronavirus • 31 Jul 20
