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Three Dublin winners at Irish Pub Awards 2024
There were three Dublin winners at this year’s Irish Pub Awards, the sixth time the awards have been held. The Liberty Belle in The Liberties was crowned ‘Best Local Pub’. Wrights Cafe Bar in Swords took the honour of ‘Best Late-Night Bar’. While Fagan’s of Drumcondra picked up the award for ‘Best Match Day Pub’. […]
Dublin Taskforce recommendations must start being implemented immediately
The recommendations from the Dublin City Taskforce around improving security in Dublin city centre must start being implemented immediately, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). The LVA has welcomed the measures outlined by the taskforce, but says there needs to be a focus on turning these “words into action”. Research recently published by the […]
Government treating hospitality sector as an “economic afterthought”
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has slammed the Government’s treatment of the hospitality sector in Budget 2025, saying it shows they are treating hospitality as an “economic afterthought”. The LVA pointed to the lack of action on VAT9, the lack of reduction in excise duties which remain amongst the highest in Europe and the lack […]
Irish hospitality facing commercial crisis, new report reveals
Report Calls into Question Government’s Rationale for 13.5% Hospitality VAT Hospitality and tourism groups urge Government to split the rate of hospitality VAT Prior to VAT increase, annual taxes from sector were already up at least €585m versus 2018 Commercial model severely damaged by 13.5% VAT and Government-imposed cost increases Hospitality food services facing […]
Government must lower late night taxes following inaction on legislation – LVA
Currently late bars/ nightclubs must pay over €32k per year to serve 2 hours later 3 nights per week LVA calls for SEOs to be reduced to €100 per night The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called on the Government to lower their taxes on late night venues in the upcoming Budget, following their […]
Hospitality businesses hit hard by drop in sales & increases in costs
Industry Research Reveals Very Challenging Operating Environment with 13.5% VAT Rate Taking a Serious Toll on Businesses 77% of hospitality business report a negative outlook for the next 12 months Food sales down 9% on average so far this year Operating costs across the sector up 16% 91% of hospitality businesses report a fall in […]
More than 1 in 3 Dublin pubs plan to reduce their headcount due to Government’s minimum wage increase – LVA
2025 Minimum Wage increase must be in line with inflation More than 1 in 3 pubs (36%) across Dublin say they will reduce their headcounts due to the minimum wage increase introduced by the Government. That’s according to a survey undertaken by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). A further 21% of pubs in the […]
More than 9 out of 10 Dublin publicans concerned about current level of policing in capital – LVA
Taskforce on Dublin needs to push for greater policing resources and Government must deliver in Budget 2025 More than 9 out of 10 Dublin publicans (96%) say they are concerned about the current level of policing in the capital, according to a survey conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Almost half (48%) of […]
Almost 1 in 2 Dublin pubs who serve food say VAT increase has led to drop in business
Association calls for VAT 9% to be restored in the upcoming Budget Almost one in two (48%) Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, according to new research conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also […]
Hospitality Leaders Urge Government to Reinstate 9% VAT on Food Services
‘Supporting Irish Hospitality’ – Joint Statement by Coalition of Industry Groups A joint statement from the chief executives of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) and Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) in advance of a ‘Supporting Irish Hospitality’ industry briefing being […]