Publicans and politicians condemn AIB move to remove cash from 70 branches
“Local communities deserve a proper banking service without having to travel two hours to get that service.” A number of groups are calling on Allied Irish Bank (AIB) to reverse its decision to remove cash from 70 of its outlets, creating cashless branches across the country. The move is set to come into effect from […]
4 years ago
Senator calls on nightclubs to provide plastic lids for drinks to avoid spiking
Drink spiking has been on the rise in the past few months. A Fine Gael senator has called for pubs and nightclubs to provide lids for the drinks they serve in order to combat rising levels of drink spiking. Longford Senator Micheál Carrigy made the proposition on Tuesday (19 April). “Drink spiking is an extremely […]
4 years ago
Publicans welcome removal of time limits as indoor dining to reopen on Monday
“While our members will be relieved to reopen next Monday there remains a significant challenge in policing the vaccine pass.” The Vinters Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed the removal of time limits as indoor dining is set to reopen on Monday for fully vaccinated cohorts, accompanying under 18s and those who have recently recovered […]
5 years ago
VFI demands pubs reopen no later than 19 July and call government’s vaccine pass plan “unworkable”
The VFI Chief Executive said NPHET and the government had “lost the dressing room”. The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has demanded that pubs reopen no later than 19 July and has called the government’s proposal to implement a vaccine pass system for customers “unworkable”. The VFI met on Wednesday afternoon with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, […]
5 years ago
Pub owners call for clarity after Gardaí say selling alcohol at outdoor seating is “illegal”
VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben said that he wrote to the Department of Justice to ask for clarity on the situation. Pub owners have called for clarity after Gardaí said that selling alcohol at outdoor seating is “illegal” in a statement on Sunday. VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben said that he wrote to the Department […]
5 years ago
Many pubs “reserving tables for walk-ins” ahead of tomorow’s reopening says VFI
A lot of Irish pubs are already booked out – however, the VFI said that some are keeping tables free to cater to walk-ins. Over 50% of Ireland’s pubs are set to reopen for outdoor service from Monday as they prepare to welcome back customers for the first time this year. Approximately 4,000 pubs are […]
5 years ago