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Some 96% Of Dublin Publicans Concerned About Current Level Of Policing

More than nine out of ten Dublin publicans (96%) say they are concerned about the current level of policing in the capital, according to a survey conducted...

48% Of Dublin Pubs Who Serve Food Say VAT Increase Has Led To Drop In Business

Almost one in two (48%) Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, according to new research conducted by the Lic...

Hospitality Leaders Warn of 'Enormous Financial Pressures'

A coalition of hospitality groups hosted a ‘Supporting Irish Hospitality’ industry event this week at Buswells Hotel to advocate for a reductio...

Irish Vintners Want Clarification On Licensing Laws

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have called on the government to publish its legislation which aims to...

Irish Publicans Call For Introduction Of Living Wage To Be Slowed Down

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has warned that the government should commit to a five year timeframe, from this year, for the introduction of the...

Some 70% Of Irish Restaurants Saw A Decline In Profitability In 2023

Only 14% of Irish restaurants managed to increase profitability in 2023, compared to 70% which saw a decline, the highest proportion of any tourism sector...

Irish Publicans To Make 9% VAT An Election Issue

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has announced plans to make the restoration of the 9% VAT rate for food an election issue in the run up to the loca...

Dublin Pubs See Average Insurance Premiums Rise To Just Under €30k

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has announced that the average insurance premiums for Dublin pubs rose to €29,811.62 in their most recent rene...

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DIGI Calls On Government To 'Take Special Notice' Of Drinks Sector Ahead Of Budget 2018