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Latest suggested hospitality lockdown highlights failure of Government strategy
Government needs to commit to roadmap for hospitality sector and proper level of support “The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result” The latest indication the Government is to once again lockdown the hospitality sector showcases the failure of the Government’s strategy to deal with […]
Government used misleading data to keep wet pubs closed – LVA & VFI
The Government used misleading data and information to keep wet pubs closed, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI). In a strident rebuttal of the information published by the Government, the vintners representatives have highlighted 14 different flaws, deceptive uses of data and incomplete considerations. The vintners have characterised […]
What we’re seeking from next Government
Following the election on 29th November 2024, a new Government will be formed. As well as the ongoing issues that will arise and impact the day to day needs of our members, here are some of the key areas we will be pressing the next Government about.
Government can’t hide behind NPHET now
Any decision to keep wet pubs closed while other parts of hospitality open will be political decision based on zero evidence made by FF, FG and Green Party The Government can’t hide behind NPHET now and any move to separate out ‘wet’ pubs will be a political decision made by members of Fianna Fáil, Fine […]
Government proposals proof they do not trust publicans, pub staff or pub customers
The measures being put forward by Government are proof they do not trust publicans, pub staff or pub customers, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Following suggestions the Government is to block the reopening of ‘wet’ pubs next month while also making it more difficult for pubs who serve food to reopen, the LVA […]
Proposals will allow Berlin D2 to open again, while keeping pubs like Grogans closed
250 Dublin pubs closed for 252 days, including iconic venues like Grogans, McDaids and O’Donoghues Government guidelines recognise restaurants, food pubs and wet pubs as “controlled environments” New proposals to keep wet pubs closed in December while restaurants reopen will see Berlin D2 trading again while the likes of Grogans remains closed, according to the […]
#KEEPTHELIGHTSON – Pubs turning on their Christmas lights tonight at 5pm to highlight readiness for a safe reopening
Pubs across Ireland will simultaneously switch on their Christmas lights tonight Friday November 20th at 5pm. Consumers are being asked to show their support for a safe reopening by sharing #KEEPTHELIGHTSON with images of their local lit up on social media. Yesterday saw the launch of the #KEEPTHELIGHTSON campaign, which sees the LVA, VFI and […]
#KEEPTHELIGHTSON – Pubs nationwide turning on their Christmas lights to highlight readiness for safe opening
Pubs across Ireland will simultaneously switch on their Christmas lights this Friday November 20th at 5pm. Consumers are being asked to show their support for a safe reopening by sharing #KEEPTHELIGHTSON with images of their local lit up on social media. The LVA, VFI and Hospitality Ulster have joined forces with Guinness Raising the Bar […]
Acting CMO gave commitment that all Dublin pubs would reopen together
The Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn made a commitment that the distinction between food and wet pubs would not apply when current lockdown of the hospitality sector ended, according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). During a conference call with a range of stakeholders on the 18th September when the lockdown of the […]
Country faces Two-Tier Christmas if hospitality sector kept closed – LVA & VFI
Vintners seeking indoor service for pubs and hospitality sector in December when lockdown ends The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has warned that the country will face a “two-tier Christmas” if the hospitality sector remains closed when we emerge from the current lockdown. Pub staff from all across the […]