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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 Vintnersâ Association (LVA) and the Vintnersâ 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 âMaydayâ moment for pubs across Ireland, who believe the Government measures are treating them […]
3 out of 4 Dublin pubs opposed to restaurants reopening but pubs staying shut
Almost 7 out of 10 willing to reopen with restricted capacity, following strict public health and social distancing guidelines 6 out of 10 say they will go out of business if asked to stay closed into 2021 50% âappalledâ by insurance sector, further 33% dissatisfied 3 out of 4 satisfied with Government response to crisis […]
All hospitality businesses serving food/ alcohol must be treated the same
Call comes in response to suggestions that restaurants and cafes may reopen in âearly Phase 2â of Government plan, while pubs stay closed until âlater phasesâ Majority of LVA members have Restaurant Certificates and must be allowed to open All food and alcohol serving hospitality businesses including pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes should be treated […]
No pub reopening this year a nightmare scenario
Specific Government Support Scheme for Pub Sector Required, if this scenario confirmed The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), the representative body for publicans in Dublin, has described the possibility of pubs being unable to reopen until a vaccine for COVID19 is found as the nightmare scenario for the pub sector which will put many out of […]
LVA contact info during Stay at Home period
In line with the Government directive to stay at home as part of the COVID-19 restrictions, the LVA’s Anglesea House office will be closed for duration of this period. We will still be available to members to provide assistance with any issues that may arise. Those who would like to contact the LVA should use admin@lva.ieÂ
LVA and VFI slam insurers as they refuse to honour ‘business interruption’ cover for pubs
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have slammed insurers who are refusing to honour the âBusiness Interruptionâ cover for pubs who have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 crisis. The representative bodies have received confirmation from Allianz and FBD, two of the largest providers of business interruption […]
LVA welcomes banking measures to help pubs announced by AIB and BOI
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), the representative body for Dublin publicans, has welcomed the announcement by AIB and Bank of Ireland of measures to help pubs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The LVA held meetings /conference calls with the CEOs and other senior management executives of AIB and Bank of Ireland over the […]
LVA welcomes Sky decision to suspend Sky Sports charges for pubs
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), the representative body for Dublin publicans, has welcomed the decision finally made by Sky to suspend Sky Sports charges for pubs. Sky has confirmed that âfrom the 14th March we will not be chargingâ for Sky Sports service âuntil a live sport schedule returnsâ. They have also confirmed they will […]
LVA seeking urgent meetings with banks and insurers following pub closures
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), the representative body for Dublin publicans, has written to the chief executives of the main banks and insurers seeking an urgent meeting, following the closure of pubs across the country. The LVA is seeking support from the banks and insurers to help publicans keep their business afloat during a period […]