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Dublin publicans welcome amendment to Intoxicating Liquor Bill

Amendment would end Good Friday drink ban The Licensed Vintners Association, which represents Dublin publicans, has welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2017 by Independent Senator Billy Lawless. The amendment, co-sponsored by Senators Michael McDowell, Victor Boyhan and Gerard Craughwell, calls for the lifting of the current ban on all […]

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Alliance of businesses warns of ‘legal limbo’ in policing under the new Misuse of Drugs Bill

  Gardaí have no legislative culpability for supervised injection rooms Local government and public devoid of any say in how injection centres are operated and managed Bill paves the way for a “national disaster” as centres to be established across the country Bill decriminalises drug use in certain parts of Dublin city An alliance of […]

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Publicans call time on Good Friday ban – again!
New campaign launched with aim of amending law in time for Good Friday 2017
“It’s as if ministers are living in Never-never land” 
Publicans all over the country are calling on the Government to amend the licensing laws to permit all licensed premises to trade normally on Good Friday. The two main representative groups, the Licensed Vintners Association (Dublin publicans) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (Outside Dublin) described the current law which prohibits the sale of alcohol on Good Friday as archaic and discriminatory.
Pictured are Deirdre Devitt, President, LVA and Pat Crotty, President, VFI.
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Publicans call time on Good Friday ban

  Monday 6th February 2017 Publicans all over the country are calling on the Government to amend the licensing laws to permit all licensed premises to trade normally on Good Friday. The two main representative groups, the Licensed Vintners Association (Dublin publicans) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (Outside Dublin) described the current law which […]

#DubPubDishes – LVA partnership with TheTaste.ie

The LVA has recently launched a partnership with TheTaste.ie to help highlight the quality of food available in pubs throughout Dublin. Over the course of this campaign we will be showcasing a range of different recipes all chosen from the menus of Dublin pubs. Anyone who has eaten in a Dublin pub over the last […]

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BOIPA enters new partnership with Licensed Vintners Association

Starting December 2016, LVA member pubs and bars will benefit from discounted rates on contactless card payment terminals.

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LVA call for Independent Review of Insurance Sector

Dublin pub study shows average insurance premiums have increased by 47% over last two years.

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Representative groups express serious concerns about proposed drug injecting facility in Dublin City Centre

Licensed Vintners Association, Restaurants Association of Ireland and Temple Bar Company call for full debate and disclosure on Government proposal.  

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