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All pubs should follow reopening guidelines – An Garda Síochána and LVA
Strong sanctions for pubs that flout the rules An Garda Síochána and the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) have called on all pubs across Dublin to ensure they are following the reopening guidelines. Pubs that serve substantial meals have been able to reopen since Monday. Effectively this means that pubs who have reopened are operating as […]
Pubs reopening a ‘milestone moment’ in recovery of country – LVA
LVA emphasises importance of pubs adhering to guidelines Pubs reopening marks a ‘milestone moment’ in the recovery of the country, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Pointing to the worldwide attention the closure of pubs received at the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the LVA believes that their reopening will be a signal that […]
Almost 3 out of 4 regular pub goers plan on returning during first month of reopening – LVA and VFI
Representative bodies urge publicans across the country to follow the guidelines and put the health of customers and staff first Research shows clear hygiene and safety measures will be vital for public with 61% wanting glasses/ cutlery deep cleaned Going for food most popular occasion for returning to pub 7 out of 10 concerned other […]
Drip feed release of pub reopening guidelines creating more questions than answers – LVA and VFI
Publican groups call for the full and immediate publication of the guidelines The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have called for the full and immediate publication of the guidelines for the reopening of pubs, saying the “drip feed” release is sowing confusion throughout the industry, creating more questions than […]
Positive measures for pubs in Programme for Government
Recognition of the need to support hospitality sector very welcome LVA looks forward to participating in Night-time Economy Taskforce The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has welcomed the measures put forward for pubs in the new Programme for Government. The document underpinning the formation of the new Government includes a commitment to additional support measures for […]
Vintners welcome earlier pub reopening dates
Publican representatives have welcomed the Government announcement that pubs will reopen on 20th July, three weeks earlier than originally planned and that pubs who serve food can reopen at the same time as the rest of the hospitality sector on 29th June. Both the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) and the Licensed Vintners Association […]
Pub and Bar/ Restaurant capacity may drop to as little as one eight of pre crisis levels with HSE social distancing guidelines
Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop to as little as one eighth of pre Covid-19 crisis levels under the HSE social distancing guidelines, according to a new report published by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI). The report indicates that when the HSE social distancing guidelines are applied in […]
More than 4 out of every 10 Dublin pubs planning on reopening as a restaurant in June
More than four out of every ten pubs in Dublin are planning on reopening ‘essentially as restaurants’ on 29th June, according to new figures released by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). In light of this data, the LVA has called on the Government to follow through on their promise to engage with the sector about […]
LVA and VFI seeking urgent meeting with Government
Pub representatives will put forward a series of radical proposals to maintain public health compliance The Licensed Vintners’ Association (LVA) and the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) have written to the Government accepting their invitation to discuss the Government Roadmap and its implications for pubs as a matter of urgency. This follows commitments made by […]
Mayday for pubs as Government announcement treats them as “second class citizens” – LVA and VFI
Social distancing presents same challenges to all hospitality businesses Government need to explain why they have discriminated against pubs Call on Government to work with industry on a reopening plan Keeping pubs closed, while restaurants and cafes can reopen, represents a ‘Mayday’ moment for pubs across Ireland, who believe the Government measures are treating them […]