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Loss of 349 pubs reveals dramatic Covid impact on sector – LVA & VFI
5% of pubs permanently closed since start of pandemic 25 counties have lost pubs Restrictions must be lifted this week to save sector 349 pubs have closed since the beginning of the pandemic, which vintners representatives say signal the extent of the distress faced by pubs as restrictions continue to impact the sector. According to […]
Entire sectors should not be penalised because some people are opting to remain unvaccinated – LVA
No guarantee there will be change in unvaccinated numbers post any delay Speculation having an appalling impact on businesses, staff and suppliers The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said entire sectors should not be penalised because some people opting to remain unvaccinated. Following reports that the full easing of restrictions, due to take place on […]
Budget 2022 generally positive for hospitality but VAT increase will be a problem – LVA
Extending Wage Subsidy and Rates Waiver vital for facilitating recovery of sector LVA warmly welcomes waiving of Government charges on late night venues for rest of year The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said Budget 2022 was generally positive for the hospitality sector but warned the VAT increase coming next September will be a serious […]
Nightclubs and late bars will be forced to hand over €2.2m to Government before they can reopen – LVA
Urgent response required from Gov to suspend costs and allow Late Bars/Nightclubs obtain SEOs ahead of 22 Oct reopening Nightclubs and late bars will be forced to hand over an estimated €2.2 million+ to the Government before they can open, the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has warned. Despite being kept shut by Government order for […]
New licensing system must be fair and balanced – LVA
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has welcomed the upcoming reform and modernisation of the licensing laws, saying an overhaul was “long overdue”. They also outlined the importance of ensuring any new licensing system was fair and balanced and did not place disproportionate responsibilities on pubs while allowing for other venues to serve late night alcohol […]
Waive Government charges on late night venues to aid their recovery – LVA
Any pub or nightclub seeking to open late must pay Government additional €410 per night Government imposed charges on late night venues should be waived for the next six months to aid the recovery of nightclubs and late bars, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Any licensed premises who seeks to open late currently […]
Positive to see commitment to removal of restrictions for all pubs and the reopening of nightclubs and late bars – LVA
Contradictory position to allow return of live music but prevent mingling, will delay the recovery of that sector The Government’s announcement that all restrictions be removed from pubs and that nightclubs and late bars will be able to reopen from the 22nd October has been welcomed as positive news by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). […]
Roadmap must include plans to allow 300+ late night venues to reopen – LVA
Late pubs and nightclubs important employers and also venues for live musicians/ DJs Plan also needs to provide for use of bar counter and normal trading resuming in hospitality The Government’s new reopening roadmap must include plans to allow the estimated 300+ late night venues around the country to reopen, according to the Licensed Vintners […]
Relief, hope and nervousness as some Dublin pubs get ready to reopen for the first time in 497 days – LVA
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said that the ability to reopen for indoor hospitality will come with “relief, hope and nervousness” for many in the hospitality sector. This comes as some Dublin pubs get ready to reopen their door for the first time in 497 consecutive days. The LVA also acknowledged that this will […]
Cabinet decision and President signing legislation for reopening indoor hospitality is positive for sector – LVA
Operational Guidelines Now Urgently Required The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has described the Cabinet’s decision to confirm the reopening of indoor hospitality and the President’s signing of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill into law as “positive”, but cautioned businesses urgently need the updated public health guidelines to be published to finalise their preparations to […]