Taoiseach: 'There's nothing I would like better right now than a pint in a rural pub in the west of Ireland'
Rural TDs criticised the Taoiseach for keeping ‘wet’ pubs closed.
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Rural TDs criticised the Taoiseach for keeping ‘wet’ pubs closed.
Paschal Donohoe announced the various reliefs for the hospitality sector today.
The Licenced Vintners Association said today that publicans in Dublin and around the country deserve the chance to re-open.
Pubs have been closed for six months. They’re hoping the 21st September date isn’t another false dawn.
One Fianna Fáil TD condemned the new rules as ‘authoritarian’.
There is a push to get pubs open next month.
In Dublin, vintners estimate around 50-60% of pubs will re-open from Monday. For the rest of that country, that number is closer to 40%.
The Taoiseach said he hopes pubs can open again before a vaccine is found.
All pubs were ordered to shut last month as restrictions were implemented by the government.
Publicans are also concerned about the impact of the recent increase in VAT.
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Publicans have made a fresh appeal for the ban on selling alcohol on Good Friday to be lifted.
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The political party has suggested that three concerts should go ahead this year and the final two next year.
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.
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