‘You will have to go to the Costa del Sol to see an Irish pub’: hospitality protesters descend on Dáil
Restaurateurs and publicans warn of mass closures unless Government reverses VAT increase
Vintners Federation Of Ireland
Measures to improve working conditions leading to crisis in food sector, report finds
Impact ‘could lead’ to loss of 625,000 international visitors and 21,000 tourism jobs
Hospitality sector urges Government response to ‘severe challenges’ amid gloomy outlook
Food sales have fallen by about 9% on average this year, and are expected to drop by as much as 12% over the rest of the year, according to lobbies
‘The pubs are quiet, the jetties are quiet’: Fee increase blamed for Shannon’s declining boat numbers
Shannon Lakes & Rivers Group says new bylaws will drive boat owners off the river, with drastic consequences for small businesses
Thousands of rural tourism businesses ‘face closure’ over new short-term letting rules
Tourism chiefs will deliver a letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris before Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting outlining ‘untold damage’
Big businesses should face bigger fines for consumer protection breaches, watchdog says
Competition commission warns pub owners to display prices or face penalties
Price of a pint of Guinness to rise by almost 10 cent in Diageo move criticised by publicans
Publicans describe move as ‘hammer blow’ to sector
Lobby group calls for action on ‘chronic shortage’ of taxis across country
Coalition of hospitality lobby groups and taxi-app companies will hold briefing with TDs and Senators on Wednesday
The Irish pub remains the beating heart of Irish social life
Let’s celebrate the place where everyone celebrates. The Irish pub has seen off many challenges in the past half a century, since the launch of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland
Diarmaid Ferriter: Traditional Irish pub culture is raising a parting glass
Irish bars have long been tethering on the edges of community life
Irish pub closures accelerating, with average of 152 shutting each year since 2019
‘Significant component of tourism infrastructure’ operating in tough context with 22.5 per cent of pubs closing since 2005, Drinks Industry Group of Ireland reports
Insurance fraud and rising premiums: ‘People think they can get away with making outrageous claims’
Industry figures concede a lot of work is being done to reform the insurance sector in Ireland, but believe it’s not being done fast enough to prevent businesses from closing down
Price of a pint of Guinness to rise by 4 cent next month
Diageo cites rising business costs as reason for the increase, the second hike announced by the company this year
Almost 75% of publicans outside Dublin say turnover is back to around pre-Covid levels
Vintners’ Federation of Ireland calls for State supports such as retention of 9% hospitality VAT rate
Tourism promotion accused of ‘ignoring’ pubs as industry adapts to new realities
But critics argue marketing of alcohol ‘colours our perception of Ireland as a country’
‘It’s a dying trade’: Ireland’s rural pubs battle for survival as costs grow and habits change
Ireland's country pubs: ‘To go for a drink is one thing. To be driven to it is another’
Ministers give no commitment to hospitality industry that 9% VAT rate will be retained
Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe would not be drawn on future of lower VAT rate for pubs, restaurants and hotels
Conflicting views emerge over planned pub licensing laws overhaul
Pubs issue warning over too much deregulation of licensing laws while night time economy campaigners warn of too many restrictions
Heineken price hike ‘shoved down publicans’ throats’
Some are considering ditching niche Heineken brands in favour of local craft beers
Licensing law reform to see pubs open until 12.30am and nightclubs until 6am
New law being brought to Cabinet will give pubs option of opening from 10.30am to 12.30am, seven days a week
‘This is about survival. It’s not about making money’ — publicans get creative as energy prices soar
Rising prices and security of electricity supply have forced publicans to plan major changes in how they do business
One in five Irish pubs have called last orders since 2005, industry group says
Report by Drinks Industry Ireland shows rural pubs have fared worse than their Dublin counterparts
AIB’s cashless banks U-turn: ‘It’s such a relief, it will save us so much extra time and effort’
Banking sector is changing, with branch closures becoming increasingly common
Pubs seeing ‘natural bounce back’ after pandemic but staff shortages ‘biggest barrier’ to recovery
Business in some Dublin pubs exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Oireachtas Committee hears
‘Serious shortage’ of staff sees some pubs close to let workers take holidays
Oireachtas Committee to hear many staff have left industry to take up jobs elsewhere
Outdoor alcohol sales and consumption law should become a permanent, says VFI
Government plans to extend temporary rules welcomed by industry body
Hospitality sector relieved at ‘truly fantastic news’ of Covid restrictions easing
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th
‘Time to be ourselves again’: Taoiseach confirms end to almost all Covid-19 restrictions
Most limitations to lift from 6am Saturday as Ireland has ‘weathered the Omicron storm’
‘We are being unfairly treated’: Rural pubs left reeling by curfew
Uncertainty caused stress all day for publicans in Kerry and Roscommon
Proposed 5pm curfew would be ‘devastating’ for hospitality sector
Publicans and restaurateurs dismayed by possiblity of Nphet recommeding early closure
Covid-19: Hotel and restaurant owners fear latest curbs won’t be the last
Damage already done when public warned against socialising, says representative
Late night venues braced for ‘pain’ as midnight closing imposed due to Covid-19
‘I doubt if people will rock up at 9pm’ says owner of Sligo business where patrons normally arrive at 11pm
Covid-19: 3,578 new cases reported as Holohan says testing ‘essential’ for those with symptoms
Hospitality sector asks for tougher sanctions for non-compliant venues
Q&A: What you need to know about the return of nightclubs
New guidelines on next phase of reopening for hospitality have led to some confusion
Pubs with live music will not be subject to new guidelines around ticketing
Government forced to defend requirements for live music and late-night hospitality over weekend
Taoiseach defends nightclub tickets plan which vintners label a ‘disaster’
Government plan to come into effect next week widely derided by industry figures
Nightclub operators ‘excited and confused’ about Friday reopening
Vaccine passes, contact tracing and face masks likely to be required under new rules
Failure to extend 9% tourism VAT beyond next August ‘disaster’ say restaurants
Tourism industry welcomes spending package of more than €100m
Knock airport: ‘On our Liverpool route I spotted at least 60 or 70 in Mayo colours’
Airport feels ‘like Christmas time’ as Mayo fans arrive home ahead of All-Ireland final
Last days of lockdown: Has crime really increased in Dublin?
Reported crime has fallen and anti-social behaviour is viewed as issue predating Covid
Cork fans urged to stay safe from Covid-19 ahead of All-Ireland hurling final
Cork businesses to show support by putting up flags following challenge from Limerick
Live music at outdoor gatherings ‘a significant step in the right direction’ – fiddle player
New guidelines say maximum of 200 people permitted at outdoor events in most venues
One million people to be targeted in Covid-19 booster shot plan
Healthcare workers and over-80s among those to receive booster under preliminary proposals
Cabinet to discuss increasing number of guests allowed at weddings as indoor hospitality reopens
‘Day of relief’ for publicans but CMO urges people to ‘avoid crowded spaces’
Complexity of Covid restrictions a risk to compliance, Ministers warned
Frustration mounts over digital Covid cert and indoor dining guidelines
Hospitality sector critical of plan intended to get it open again
“We don’t like this plan,” but option was to stay closed, says Vintners Association chief
Hospitality groups welcome return of indoor dining as ‘giant leap forward’
Law expected before July 26th to cater for the fully vaccinated and recently recovered
Covid-19: 365 new cases reported in State as number of delta instances grows
Hospitality industry pushes for earlier indoor dining reopening plan
Hospitality groups urge Nphet role in talks on indoor reopening
Coalition facing mounting pressure for introduction of ‘vaccine passport’ antigen testing
Hospitality industry was not always opposed to a vaccine pass
Cantillon: Representatives had signalled support for the concept previously
Indoor dining Q&A: What exactly is being delayed and when will it reopen?
Concern about spread of Delta variant derails plan to reopen indoor pubs, resturants
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
Restaurant industry accuses Government of ignoring science on indoor dining
Government’s wider plan for reopening is due to be announced on Friday
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