Publicans ‘in no man’s land’ seek clarity on reopening from Government

Key decisions not due until next week when Nphet meets to discuss public health trends

Ireland reopening: Pubs booked out and 25,000 staff back at work

First day back since pandemic began for many traditional pubs as meal rule scrapped

Covid-19: Plan for easing restrictions criticised by hospitality and construction groups

Organisations for restaurants and pubs hit out at lack of clarity for such businesses

Business groups welcome ruling on FBD Covid closures case

Insurer has set aside €30 million in provisions for potential liabilities from case

Coronavirus: 243 more cases, seven further deaths reported in the State

Study finds that GAA finals were cause of outbreaks of the virus in four counties

December trading is like a ‘life buoy’, hospitality sector says

Infectious diseases expert cautions against Christmas openings

Level 3 a ‘closure order’ for pubs and restaurants

Reaction: Restaurants’ group says Irish climate means outdoor dining is not viable

Gardaí unlikely to set up cross-Border checks as Donegal enters Level 3

‘Total panic’ reported within hospitality sector

Pub opening guidelines: Table service, 11.30pm closing, new glasses for each drink

Strict new rules for the preparation of fruit garnishes used in drinks and use of straws

Fury over pubs rule prompts exasperation in Government over another ‘self-made calamity

‘We are dealing with mistake after mistake,’ says Minister. ‘We need a comprehensive plan’

Blocking pub inspections to result in €2,500 fine

Bill bestows powers on Garda to inspect licensed premises

Publicans furious at €16m Covid supports as Varadkar says pubs may not reopen this year

Vintners’ groups say Government’s support package is a 'slap in the face'.

Majority of closed pubs will go bust by 2021 if restrictions continue - survey

Support, not sympathy urgently needed for sector, says Vintners’ Federation of Ireland

Publicans warn they face ‘full-blown crisis’

Vintner groups say the 25,000 people working in pubs now under ‘intolerable pressure’

Q&A: Pubs, travel and weddings – the Cabinet decisions

Moving to Phase Four of reopening society deferred due to the trend in coronavirus cases

Coronavirus: 45 more cases confirmed in ‘clearly concerning trend’

No further deaths relating to virus reported as acting CMO warns against house parties

Coronavirus in Ireland: Further reopening delayed amid 'worrying' rise in infection rates

Face coverings to become mandatory in shops and shopping centres

Drinks sector could shed 22,500 jobs this year, lobby groups suggest

Representative groups call for reduction in VAT on alcohol to 9%

Landlords have not taken ‘fair share of the pain’ on rents – restaurants

Hospitality sector calls for reduction in VAT rate at Covid-19 committee hearing

Sanitisers and screens order of the day as some pubs reopen

More than 60% of bars to remain closed for another three weeks

Tourism body seeks dining time limit increase to two hours

Draft guidelines propose reopening pubs and restaurants for 90-minute visits

No live music, no standing at the bar: Publicans lay out plans for opening up before August

Blueprint would see table service only with a limit on customers and a ban on live music

Coronavirus: Harris ‘packed pubs’ warning ‘petrifying entire sector’

Bar trade bodies say potential closure until vaccine found a ‘nightmare scenario’

Government says no truth to social media rumours about pubs re-opening

Tánaiste denies meeting vintners last week and warns of unreliable Whatsapp claims

Counties with the lowest number of pubs per person revealed

Barstool stats: How many pubs has your county lost in the last 12 years?

Last orders: Number of pubs in the Republic continues to drop

Bar revival in Dublin is not enough to halt falling figures

Heatwave sees barbecues, ice cream and cider snapped up

Winners and losers: Some retailers faring better than others in hot weather conditions

Pub grub in Ireland? It’s a lottery

Visitors to Ireland spent €2bn on food and drink in 2017 and Fáilte Ireland and the Vintners Federation of Ireland want to improve pub menus

Ireland’s multiculturalism comes alive as World Cup fever takes hold

Despite no Irish team in tournament, Dublin pubs expecting large turnouts on match days

Businesses lose out on Storm Emma warnings

Dublin city centre businesses lost up to €25m, representative group says

Cabinet to discuss Ross’s Bill to change drink driving penalties

Alcohol industry lobbying hard against Minister’s plan to impose mandatory driving ban on offenders

Road safety head attacks publicans’ opposition to drink-driving ban

Moyagh Murdock says vintners’ group ‘downplaying value of lives lost’

Vintners accuse Shane Ross over proposed drink-driving law

Federation CEO Padraig Cribben says ban will not ‘contribute to saving one life’

Woman hit by drunk driver hits out at Danny Healy-Rae comments

Kerry TD says ‘bushes and bridges’ rather than alcohol to blame for deaths on roads

Brexit threatens'thousands of food and drink jobs'

Ibec body calls for ‘Brexit-proofed’ budget with new subsidies

Court says minimum alcohol pricing may breach EU law

Vintners’ Federation of Ireland critical of European response

Hospitality industry urges retention of 9 per cent VAT rate

Drinks group says pubs play ‘substantial role’ in the tourism experience

Tourist numbers on the rise as visitors attracted to Atlantic Way

Call for more initiatives to get more visitors to venture out of Dublin

Over 1,000 Irish pubs ‘forced out of business’ by the recession

Drinks industry body claims high excise duty on alcohol making tourism less competitive

Ireland’s 7,400 pubs have debts of just over €2 billion

Debt equates to €270,000 per pub and excludes lending for other purposes

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