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
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
'Pubs as Community Hubs' initiative launched A pilot programme which will see rural pubs turned into digital hubs, cinemas and book clubs is being rolled out in five counties. Business • 25 Mar 22
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 … Business • 29 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
Moynihan new Vintners' Federation of Ireland President Paul Moynihan has been named as the new Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI) President. Business • 27 Apr 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
Anger from pub sector after new Covid curbs announced The Vintners' Federation of Ireland has called on the Government to provide a comprehensive new package of supports if the pub industry is to survive … Business • 22 Dec 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
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
Shebeens causing 'significant problems' - VFI The Vintners Federation of Ireland has said the increase in shebeens is widespread and the group is calling on the Gardaí to take further action. Business • 14 Oct 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
Publicans need 'cash' not loans or sympathy - VFI The Vintners Federation of Ireland has said publicans need 'cash' not loans or sympathy as its chief executive says pubs are not resigned to staying … Business • 13 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
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 … Business • 26 May 20
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 … Business • 19 Mar 20
