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
Licensed Vintners Association
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
Dublin pub lobby risks losing the dressing room over price hikes
Minimum wage workers in firing line with Government poised to delay Living Wage introduction
Big businesses should face bigger fines for consumer protection breaches, watchdog says
Competition commission warns pub owners to display prices or face penalties
Should licensing laws be relaxed? Dr Sheila Gilheany and DJ Robbie Kitt debate
New legislation would see nightclubs stay open until 6am and pubs until 12.30am. While not everyone is in favour of extending alcohol laws, supporters say the move would be a boost to the night-time economy
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
Dublin retailers, restaurants and pubs fearful of long-term impact of violent scenes
‘We believe it is essential the policing strategy is adjusted so there is a high profile, sustained Garda presence on Dublin streets throughout the city centre on a permanent basis’
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’
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
Ireland’s night-time economy is in genuine peril - why were licensing reforms so long coming?
Government’s proposals for overhauling the licensing laws and extending pub and club opening hours is far-reaching but necessary
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
Publicans’ group applies for some of its Dublin 4 land to be used for housing
Licensed Vintners Association attempts to rezone part of its Ballsbridge site for fourth time
Hospitality sector relieved at ‘truly fantastic news’ of Covid restrictions easing
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until March 8th
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: I want to go clubbing. What are the rules?
Some rules around nightclub and live-entertainment sector have changed since reopening
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
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
Covid-19: Opposition grows to plans to delay return of indoor hospitality
Taoiseach told FF ‘toxic’ and ‘irrelevant’ to young amid Dáil and sectoral criticism
Fury and backlash: Hospitality industry angry as Covid reopening plans shelved
Restaurants and pubs have no indicative date for return of customers inside premises
Restaurants association says reopening plan is anti-democratic
Industry strongly criticises proposal to limit access to fully vaccinated customers
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
Irish bars and restaurants invest in medical-grade air purifiers for indoor dining
Fáilte Ireland operating guidelines criticised for not focusing more on technology
Dublin publicans want beer gardens open nationwide on May 24th
LVA marks 400 days of pub closure, and says it has been a ‘huge mental torture’ for staff
Many pubs will never reopen after curbs lifted, auctioneer says
‘I don’t know if we’ll ever see day again when people are two or three deep at the counter’
Business groups welcome ruling on FBD Covid closures case
Insurer has set aside €30 million in provisions for potential liabilities from case
Varadkar says businesses should plan to remain closed for three months
Business groups react with air of resignation
‘Forget about takeaway pints,’ Taoiseach warns publicans
Such sales lead to congregation and gathering of people, Micheál Martin says
Bars and restaurants will accept longer shutdown if State raises compensation
Government expected to announce that indoor dining to shut for six weeks
Covid-19: Government to ban takeaway pints for remainder of lockdown
Concerns raised after footage showed crowds gathering with drinks bought from pubs
Recurring Covid restrictions will kill off many viable businesses
Only a personal buy-in to good sense will defeat this virus, not ever-stricter rules
Publicans in Dublin react angrily to further delay in reopening of drink-only pubs
Licensed Vintners Association says pubs are paying the price for Government shortfalls
Cabinet decides all pubs can open from September 21st
Ministers say fourth proposed opening date will not be subject to change or further delays
Q&A: How will ‘wet’ pubs operate from September 21st
Some pubs could be closed on regional basis if Covid-19 cases spike
Government expects to reopen all pubs by the middle of this month
Taoiseach denies new law requiring pubs and restaurants to retain details of food consumption has been a communications calamity
‘I don’t understand why there’s a problem’: Donnelly defends laws to record meals
Taoiseach says it was ‘overstating it’ to claim it was a communications calamity
‘Complete nonsense’: hotel manager says Government ‘obsessed’ with hospitality industry
Hotel Doolin says it will not be complying with new requirement to make record of all meals ordered
It is callous to allow pubs to go bust while doing nothing to help
When businesses fail, ordinary people suffer; the Government must take action
Covid-19: Restaurants and pubs furious over ‘authoritarian’ new rules on meals
Ministers also urged by NPHET subgroup not to ‘stigmatise’ people who contract Covid-19
Coronavirus: Pubs, restaurants concerned over record-keeping regulations
Hospitality industry frustrated by ‘lack of communication’ around updated guidelines
Blocking pub inspections to result in €2,500 fine
Bill bestows powers on Garda to inspect licensed premises
New Covid wage subsidy scheme won't stop job losses, businesses warn
Considerable concerns remain ahead of the introduction of the new scheme
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'.
Coronavirus: Hotels fear loss of ‘golden market’ following new advice
Hospitality industry facing ‘really long winter’ as over-70s told to reconsider staycations
Donnelly says behaviour like that seen at Dublin bar ‘poses a threat to life’
Owner of Berlin D2 says footage ‘looks terrible but it ain’t that terrible’
Covid-19: Restaurateur and publican ‘mortified’ by scenes at his Dublin bar
Restaurant and pub bodies condemn Dublin bar for appearing to flout coronavirus rules
‘Growing scepticism’ among publicans about September reopening
Varadkar indicates support package for sector, as demanded by vintners, being prepared
Publicans warn they face ‘full-blown crisis’
Vintner groups say the 25,000 people working in pubs now under ‘intolerable pressure’
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