Organisation: Licensed Vintners Association

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economy

Coalition warns of severe taxi shortage over weekend events

The CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association, Donall O’Keeffe, said they don't want people to feel stranded at night for taxis in areas they may be unfamiliar with

<p>Chief executive of ISME Neil McDonnell said that businesses involved in dynamic activity — such as sport, adventure, children, equestrian — are “either getting a quote that is unaffordably high or you are being refused a quote altogether”.</p>

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Businesses still face costly insurance in spite of reform

<p>Costs, unsociable hours, and attacks mean drivers are leaving the trade. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Hail, rain or shine: Why customers can no longer get a cab in Cork

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Donohoe 'through the roof' at hotel price gouging

politics

Justice minister to roll out late-night charter to tackle harassment and assault

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May 'too soon' for return of outdoor hospitality despite weekend's public gatherings

Irish businesses cry out for a shot in the arm as the lockdown rumbles on

Retailers, builders, hoteliers, publicans, and restaurateurs are calling for much more clarity and support from the Government, with confirmation that the country is staying in lockdown — at least until early April — threatening meaningful economic ...

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Q&A: How takeaway pints may cause a block in the roadmap for pubs reopening

Some pubs are allowed to reopen but this is subject to guidelines being observed.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

More than 22k pub jobs under threat as sales expected to fall by 50%

As many as 22,500 jobs could be lost in the pub trade due to Covid-19, with sales set to fall by 50%.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

LVA chides Dublin pubs on takeaway sales and outdoor drinking

The trade association for Dublin pubs has condemned landlords who sell alcohol to people who drank it on the streets outside their premises.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

LVA 'utterly condemns' scenes of hundreds gathered outside Dublin pubs

The Licensed Vintners Association has said that scenes put the public health in danger.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Pubs, bars and restaurants reopen in Northern Ireland

Museums and heritage sites, such as the Giant's Causeway, have also been allowed to re-open as part of lockdown measures being eased.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Irish-backed UK pub group warns of uncertain customer demand ahead of reopening

UK pub group Mitchells & Butlers - of which Irish financiers JP McManus and John Magnier are substantial shareholders - has posted a first-half loss and warned of ongoing uncertainty ahead of a return to trading.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Vat cut sought as campaign launched to 'protect our pubs'

A substantial Vat reduction to help pubs survive the Covid-19 pandemic is being sought by publicans and the drinks industry.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Gardaí to inspect Dublin pubs this weekend for Covid-19 breaches

Customers are meant to have a meal that costs at least €9 and only stay for an hour and 45 minutes.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Compensate public for cancelled foreign holidays says Covid-19 Committe Chairman

Such people could be given a voucher to the value of their trip so they could instead holiday in Ireland.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Around 450 pubs in Dublin planning to reopen from Monday

Around 450 pubs in Dublin are planning to open in order to serve food next week.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Fáilte Ireland expects to publish hospitality industry guidelines within 24 hours

Fáilte Ireland’s hospitality development manager, Tara Kerry has said that the agency expects to be in a position to publish guidelines within 24 hours for the hospitality industry once details have been clarified with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Publican groups call for full release of pub reopening guidelines

Publican groups have called for guidelines to reopening to be published immediately.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Vintners Association says most pubs can not afford to reopen with two-metre social distancing

Business Minister Heather Humphreys has conceded the regulation will cause problems for the hospitality sector but says the guidelines are being reviewed ahead of June 29.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

Publicans 'completely opposed' to outdoor smoke-free zones

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland want the outdoor areas to be tobacco-free because of the need to maintain social distancing and to protect customers and staff.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

60% of Dublin pub owners say they will go out of business if they stay closed into 2021

The Licensed Vintners Association says seven out of ten are willing to re-open with restricted capacity.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Number of people claiming emergency unemployment payment rises by more than 50,000 in six days

The number of people claiming the emergency unemployment payment has risen by more than 50,000 in six days, amid ongoing fears for Ireland's hospitality industry.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

'Lots of pubs will not reopen': Publicans call for bailout if closure extended

The Licensed Vintners Association's been reacting to comments made by the Health Minister at the weekend.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Sky bows to pressure from publicans over sport fees

Sky Ireland has listened to angry bar owners and suspend their fees for showing live sport, but householders will still have to pay for their sports packages.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

'A crisis for workers and families' - TD says State should 'step in' and help small businesses

Around 140,000 people have already lost their jobs as pubs, clubs and leisure facilities shut.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

'There are pubs that closed last night that will never reopen again'

Pub chiefs are meeting with the bosses of the three main banks in the coming days

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Calls for restaurants and cafes to shut following govt decision to close pubs

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the response of the Vintners to the government’s appeal for pubs to close in a bid to slow the transmission of the Covid-19 virus.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Brendan Courtney one of only two to write in support of first drugs injection facility

An opposing submission from the local primary school St Audoen’s describes school staff and parents tryingto revive a woman who had overdosed on drugs on a green across from the junior playground.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Drinks industry calls for 15% reduction of excise tax on alcohol

The drinks industry is calling on the Government to reduce the excise tax on alcohol by 15% over the next two years in a bid to prevent the closure of pubs and off-licences.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2019

Despite Brexit and rising insurance costs, majority of Dublin pubs expecting growth in 2019

LVA Chief Executive Donal O'Keeffe says their survey shows the outlook for Dublin is positive.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2019

Good Friday late-bar extension test case seeks to ensure drinks can be served past normal closing time

A test case has been brought to ensure pubs in Dublin will be granted late bar extensions to serve alcohol after normal closing times on Good Friday.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Dáil could end ban on pubs opening on Good Friday

The ban on opening pubs on Good Friday could come to an end today.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2018

All the wines this week are from the Wine Centre

The number of new Irish whiskies seems to be growing by the week with new brands being launched and the old guard easily keeping up.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2017

Publicans want to call time on Good Friday drink ban

Publicans have lashed out at “archaic” laws that will see pubs shut today — even though matchgoers at Ireland versus Switzerland will be able to enjoy a pint.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Licensed Vintners Association want Government to call time on Good Friday pub closures

Publicans have renewed the fight to get pubs opened on Good Friday, claiming the ban on the sale of drink is archaic.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

‘Plough on’ with setting minimum pricing on alcohol

Publicans have urged Health Minister Leo Varadkar to “plough on” with plans to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol following a European Court of Justice ruling appeared to make the regulations harder to implement.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Publicans lobbied to ban sale of alcohol at sports clubhouses

A trade association representing Dublin’s publicans had lobbied the Government to ban the sale of alcohol at sports clubhouses instead of prohibiting drinks companies from sponsoring sports events.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2015

‘Even Vatican’ ignores Good Friday drink ban, say restaurateurs

Restaurateurs have asked why the industry should lose out out on a €15m Easter bonanza when “even the Vatican City doesn’t obey this ridiculous” ban on alcohol sales.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Here’s why you can’t buy drink on Good Friday

As Good Friday arrives, the Irish public are once again split on the tradition banning the sale of alcohol during the religious festival.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

POLL: Should alcohol be sold on Good Friday?

Publicans have re-iterated their annual call for a lifting of the ban on Good Friday sales of alcohol, a move they argue is critical ahead of the Easter 2016 celebrations.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Vintners optimistic that Minister will allow pubs to open on Good Friday

The two groups which represent vintners say they have held a "very positive" meeting with the Justice Minister today on the issue of opening on Good Friday.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Shot culture encourages irresponsible drinking

I am all in favour of the “Responsible Serving of Alcohol Programme” which on the surface seems like a very good idea, having been endorsed by among others the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) and the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014