Vintners hit out at “hapless” guidelines following “shambolic” week
Strong words following a difficult few days for the nightlife sector. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has heavily criticised the Government’s approach to reopening the nightlife sector in Ireland. A notably scathing VFI statement, issued on Friday evening, quickly followed a last-minute amendment calling on nightclubs to operate on a ticket-only basis. It is […]
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“It’s obvious these guidelines were issued by Government without any meaningful consultation with the hospitality sector.”
VFI states: “We now have to work with members to implement changes that go live in less than 24 hours.” It was confirmed on Thursday evening (21 October) that there would be big changes in the hospitality sector around Ireland from Friday, 22 October. According to the announcement, the three big changes were: nightclubs to […]
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Musicians say reintroduction of restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of clubs reopening
They said any restrictions which reduce the confidence in socialising would have a “detrimental effect” to the industry. The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland (MEAI) have said that the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions in winter would be “detrimental” ahead of nightclubs reopening on 22 October. With the industry set for a full reopening in just […]
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Nightclubs call on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of reopening
The sector are asking Government to waive the fee for the next six months to allow the industry to recover. The Licensed Vinters Association (LVA) have called on Government to scrap late night venue charges ahead of the reopening of nightclubs. Nightclub trials are set to begin from 6 September, meanwhile, clubs will reopen fully […]
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Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week
Here’s a detailed timeline. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public transport, however, they will be scrapped in private […]
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CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease over the next two months. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday evening he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors […]
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