Organisation: Vintners Federation of Ireland

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<p>Nearby developments including a major student accommodation block have been completed since the sod was turned on the event centre site but practically nothing has happened since this photo of the hoarding and the adjacent Beamish & Crawford was taken in 2017. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Cork business groups unite to call for action after events centre is delayed yet again

Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, Irish Hotels Federation, Vintners' Federation of Ireland, and Restaurants Association of Ireland decry 'yet another considerable setback'

<p>Publicans must provide for staff wage increases, enhanced statutory sick pay entitlements, along with every other cost increase that has been absorbed for the last year and others that are coming down the track. Then add Vat and hope for a small margin of profit. There is a whole host of costs that must be covered to get there. Picture: iStock</p>

economy

Pat Crotty: Critical time for pubs as costs of staying open surge

<p>The increase will come into effect from April 15 and will apply to the company's draught products: Guinness, Carlsberg, Rockshore and Hop House 13.</p>

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Diageo to raise price of a pint by 6c in third hike in 18 months

news

Reduced Vat rate for hospitality sector would 'benefit higher-income households more'

comment-analysis

Sean Murray: From pubs to clubs, modernising alcohol laws is no easy task

economy

Publicans warn new laws will hasten rural pub closures

'Another kick in the teeth' for pub trade as price of Guinness set to increase

One bar owner said the increase announced by Diageo was double the typical increase publicans would expect

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Hospitality bodies reject criticisms as 1/3 of diners say passes aren't checked

The agenda for the meeting with the Department of the Taoiseach outlines the need to boost safety measures and prevent superspreader events

Sat, 06 Nov, 2021

Denis Cotter: 'Hospitality' lobbyists have served up terrible compromise that nobody wants

The Government believes it is hearing from the industry when it is only talking to a lobbyist from an association, who, when they have a rant in public, makes the whole industry, not just their members, look like self-interested cowboys

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

Hands holding glasses with beer on a table in London

Emerging out of Covid crisis: Helping publicans' bottom line

As the number of pubs declines, those who hope to reopen after the pandemic need to assess their businesses and make savings

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021

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

Vintners claim pubs 'collateral damage' as fresh concerns raised over re-openings

VFI Chief Executive, Padraig Cribben, feels pubs that do not serve food have been unfairly targetted by the State.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2020

VFI: Pubs have 'every chance' of reopening in 10 days but wanted guidelines this week

Paul Moynihan, incoming president of the VFI, has also hit out at the release date of guidelines for pubs to reopen.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2020

Pubs plead for guidelines ahead of reopening as 26 bars face prosecutions for alleged breaches

More than 3,000 pubs that are yet to re-open urgently need to be informed of guidelines ahead of the planned July 20 start date, the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has said.

Thu, 09 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

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

Hospitality could feel Covid-19 impact for years, say business reps

The impact of Covid-19 could be felt in the hospitality sector until 2025, business representatives are warning.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Oireachtas committee to hear small businesses need €15bn bailout

The Covid-19 committee will tomorrow hear from representatives of SMEs, the tourism and hospitality sector and those from the arts.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Pubs told to obey rules as doors set to open

Some two-thirds of Dublin pubs will reopen their doors in the coming days, but just 40% of pubs in the rest of the country will start serving this 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

Irish businesses say insurance issues are hampering their reopening efforts

Issues surrounding insurance could make it difficult for Irish businesses to re-open after the Covid-19 lockdown.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Table service and toilets with traffic lights: Irish pubs plan for an uncertain future after Covid-19

Some pubs are set to reopen towards the end of the month, but only under continuing physical-distancing restrictions, according to the government's revised road map on reopening the country after months of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2020

Hairdressers want further trimming of shortened reopening roadmap

Hairdressers remain hopeful of being given approval to reopen their salons early despite the Government’s overall roadmap for the resumption of commercial activity being brought forward by nearly a month.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Covid-19: Gastro-pubs hoping they can open next month

Pubs that serve food may be set to open on June 29 - six weeks earlier than expected.

Thu, 14 May, 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

'It has to be safe' - Publicans look for social distancing guidelines when they reopen

Publicans say they will need detailed guidelines on the implementation of social distancing measures in pubs before they can reopen.

Mon, 20 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

A month after the lockdown, what Cork businesses are doing to survive the Covid-19 crisis

There will be no normal return for pubs and restaurants proprietors tell Áine Kenny

Sun, 19 Apr, 2020

‘Show some respect’: TD slams Limerick pubs that remain open despite Government advice

"Why people would not follow the best public health advice and close pubs and desist from congregating in groups is beyond belief.”

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

50,000 jobs at risk as pubs closed to halt spread of coronavirus

A dramatic escalation of the coronavirus crisis has seen 40 new cases confirmed and a nationwide closure of every pub and nightclub, putting 50,000 jobs in jeopardy.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Young must show their civic duty

That ministers and their medical advisers were looking very closely at the arguments for closing bars — and possibly cafes and restaurants — following the pattern set by the Italian, French, and Spanish governments is no secret. That the display of gross irresponsibility, recklessness, and selfishness seen in jam-packed bars on Saturday helped to settle the matter for them comes as no surprise.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Govt calls on all pubs to close

Leo Varadkar reinforced the point that there should be no indoor gathering over 100 people to try and halt the outbreak of Covid-19 - and that this includes pubs and clubs.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2020

Businesses remained focused on delivery of Cork event centre amid latest set back

A coalition of business leaders, hoteliers, publicans and restaurateurs in Cork say their focus remains on doing everything possible to ensure the delivery of the Cork event centre as it faces yet about obstacle.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2020

Chris O'Dowd offers Social Spin to the pub in initiative to combat rural isolation

Actor Chirs O'Dowd has offered up his driving skills to support a new pilot initiative.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2019

John Daly: Brexit calling time on the rural Irish pub

Taking the scenic coastal route to a wedding in the west of Ireland last week, it was a joy to motor pleasantly along quiet country roads devoid of tourist buses and high season traffic.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

Dedicated garda fraud unit needed to tackle insurance scams, says Vintners Federation of Ireland

A dedicated Garda fraud unit is urgently needed to tackle insurance scams, according to the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2019

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

Pubs must adapt to 'rapidly changing' drinking habits

A publican lobby group has warned of "rapidly changing" consumer drinking habits to which the industry must adapt.

Tue, 14 May, 2019

Publicans want tax breaks to entice returning emigrants

A shortage in staff is said to be one of the biggest problem's facing the pub industry.

Tue, 07 May, 2019

15 years of the smoking ban - ‘None of us dreamed it would ever happen’

In 2004, Ireland went further than any other country and banned smoking in the workplace. Publicans led the outrage, but ultimately it was seen as a success. Now, however, there are more challenges — and Ireland is lagging, reports Caroline O’Doherty.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2019

Vintners Federation CEO supports Public Health Alcohol Bill