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# VFI

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# 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
# Pubs
Supports in Budget will bring 'some degree of confidence' to publicans, Vintners Federation says
Paschal Donohoe announced the various reliefs for the hospitality sector today.
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Oct 13th 2020, 4:30 PM
# shut down
Government releases evidence it relied on to justify delaying the reopening of pubs
The VFI called for the evidence linking Covid-19 spikes to pubs reopening to be published.
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Aug 6th 2020, 10:56 PM
# phase four delayed
Decision to delay pubs reopening will be met with 'fury and despair', publican reps say
Today’s decision based on advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) comes after an increase in cases over recent weeks.
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Aug 4th 2020, 7:21 PM
# pubs reopening
NPHET concerns cast doubt over reopening of bars as publicans seek clarity
The VFI has said that pubs are in the dark on whether or not they will be able to reopen.
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Jul 15th 2020, 8:20 AM
# on the dry
Publicans say 'archaic' Good Friday alcohol ban should be lifted ahead of 1916 centenary
They say extra tourists will be in Ireland for the centenary, as well as the Ireland vs Switzerland game.
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Jan 18th 2016, 11:34 AM
# 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.
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Aug 1st 2015, 1:31 PM
# Closing Time
More than 1,000 Irish pubs have had to shut down since 2007
And it’s all about tax, say industry chiefs.
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Jul 15th 2014, 6:30 PM
# Alcohol Abuse
New scheme encourages parents to bring their teens to the pub
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland said that the scheme aims to promote mature drinking for young adults.
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Sep 13th 2013, 10:00 AM
# Drink up
One in four pubs have cut opening hours and half have seen turnover drop
New research shows that less than a third of regular pub-goers are under 30, but industry heads say that the sector is bouncing back.
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Aug 28th 2013, 10:40 AM
# Alcohol
Publicans feel 'neglected' by government
Eighty six per cent of publicans are dissatisfied with government support, while 39 per cent have made reductions in staffing levels.
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May 14th 2013, 4:40 PM
# Alcohol
Sports clubs could lose €3.5m if pubs banned from sponsorship - VFI
The Vintners Federation of Ireland says it believes a ban on alcohol sponsorship would also apply to local parish pubs.
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May 14th 2013, 7:40 AM
# Pubs
Publicans call 2012 'one of the worst' on record
The statement from publicans comes as Michael Noonan rules out a lid tax.
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Dec 31st 2012, 12:40 PM
# Protest
Publicans make demands to Government after protest
The pub industry says it is haemorrhaging jobs and has called for urgent action after it suffered its worst October in over 20 years.
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Nov 17th 2011, 5:21 PM
# Alcohol
Irish publicans call for end to cut-price booze
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has backed calls by a Minister of State to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
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Oct 22nd 2011, 4:27 PM