Plan for longer club and pub opening hours to go before Cabinet today
It is reported that the Justice Minister is seeking a reform of Ireland’s licensing laws. A proposal to increase the opening hours of clubs and pubs in Ireland is set to go before Cabinet on Tuesday (25 October), according to reports. Multiple outlets state that the plan is being brought forward by Justice Minister Helen […]
3 years ago
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 […]
4 years ago
“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 […]
4 years ago
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 […]
4 years ago
People on PUP won’t be transitioned to Jobseeker’s until full reopening
“I am acutely aware that some sectors of the economy are re-opening slower than others.” People availing of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) won’t be transitioned to a Jobseeker’s payment until after Friday, 22 October. Just over 140,000 people received the PUP this week, a fall of 3,468 on last week. A total of €41.4 […]
4 years ago
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 […]
4 years ago