# Vintners

All time

Publican's groups urge full reopening of sector following 'escalation in crisis faced by pubs'

Nphet will meet on Monday to consider its recommendations to Government ahead of the planned lifting of restrictions on Friday.

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Oct 17th 2021, 1:19 PM

# Hospitality Industry

Hospitality industry says delayed reopening of sector would have a 'catastrophic' impact on sector

Both restaurateurs and vintners’ representatives have called on the Government to explain the impact of the Delta variant.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 4:01 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the €9 meal rule be scrapped when pubs reopen?

Publicans are calling for guarantees that the rule won’t be a feature once a wider reopening of society begins.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 8:22 AM

# reopening

Publicans say government and NPHET 'determined to close down sector'

It is reported the government is looking at plans that would only allow pubs with a kitchen and a chef onsite to open.

37.9k

Nov 25th 2020, 12:38 PM

# Covid-19

'We have to get the doors open before Christmas': Retailers and pubs call for clarity on re-opening

The Vintners Federation of Ireland said outdoor-only service is “useless” for many pubs.

25.6k

Nov 16th 2020, 1:30 PM

# Pubs

Publicans say country faces 'two-tier Christmas' if hospitality remains closed following Level 5

Once the six-week lockdown is over, it is envisaged that the country will remain at Level 3 until the New Year.

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Nov 11th 2020, 1:20 PM

# Vintners

Publicans in Dublin urge government to 'stick with its decision' on 21 September re-opening date

The Licenced Vintners Association said today that publicans in Dublin and around the country deserve the chance to re-open.

41.9k

Sep 14th 2020, 8:22 AM

# Vintners

Two-thirds of pubs still closed outside Dublin say they'll go out of business by January if current conditions persist

So-called wet pubs don’t expect to be permitted to re-open any time soon.

29.1k

Aug 24th 2020, 7:38 AM

# Pints

Two-metre social distancing rule could be reduced to one metre for pubs and restaurants opening this month

Restaurants and pubs which serve food are due to repen at the end of June.

26.6k

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Jun 17th 2020, 9:07 AM

# Vintners

After 'traumatic week', publicans looking for light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel

Health Minister Simon Harris said last week he can’t see “packed pubs” until there’s a Covid-19 vaccine.

116k

Apr 25th 2020, 7:00 AM

# high cost

Publicans 'may feel under pressure' as Sky takes 100s of cases against pubs illegally showing matches

Sky says it takes the matters to court to protect its actual customers, while publicans say the cost of a subscription is too costly.

71.0k

Jul 8th 2018, 10:00 PM

# danger

Publicans warn that increased violence in pubs could lead to a death

The head of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has said an increase in attacks has happened in recent years.

15.7k

Aug 1st 2015, 1:31 PM

# intoxicated

When should drinkers have their supply cut off?... A new course teaches bartenders how to decide

The 90 minute online course is being backed by vintners groups…

28.1k

Oct 20th 2014, 3:15 PM

# Sponsorship

Publicans want 'lid levy' to replace losses from alcohol sports sponsorship ban

Vintners say a 15 per cent levy on off-licence sales would raise over €200 million to replace funding lost by banning alcohol companies from sponsoring sports events.

11.9k

Jul 30th 2013, 7:30 AM

# touch me

6 incredibly fiendish tricks to make you buy stuff

It turns out that Apple deliberately angle their laptops at the precise angle of 70 degrees to get you to touch their product. What else are companies doing to get us to spend money?

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Jun 23rd 2012, 9:30 AM

# Budget 2012

Winners and losers of Budget 2012: In pictures

There was plenty at stake in the austere Budget presented by Brendan Howlin and Michael Noonan over the past two days. This slideshow will fill you in…

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Dec 7th 2011, 7:35 AM

# sour grapes

Who is stealing Germany's grapes?

Vineyard owners are patrolling their land at night as thieves have been making off with a small fortune in valuable fruit.

554

Nov 10th 2011, 11:10 AM

# Pubs

Off-licences force one pub to close every day - VFI

The price of securing a licence to sell alcohol in a supermarket is forcing pubs to close at the rate of one per day, vintners say.

1.6k

Jan 3rd 2011, 11:55 AM