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Government has treated the hospitality sector as an economic afterthought in Budget2025 - LVA

Government treating hospitality sector as an “economic afterthought”

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has slammed the Government’s treatment of the hospitality sector in Budget 2025, saying it shows they are treating hospitality as an “economic afterthought”. The LVA pointed to the lack of action on VAT9, the lack of reduction in excise duties which remain amongst the highest in Europe and the lack […]

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Irish hospitality facing commercial crisis, new report reveals

Report Calls into Question Government’s Rationale for 13.5% Hospitality VAT   Hospitality and tourism groups urge Government to split the rate of hospitality VAT Prior to VAT increase, annual taxes from sector were already up at least €585m versus 2018 Commercial model severely damaged by 13.5% VAT and Government-imposed cost increases Hospitality food services facing […]

The LVA wants the Government to cut the costs of SEOs to €100 per night in Budget2025, given their inaction on reforming late night licensing legislation

Government must lower late night taxes following inaction on legislation – LVA

Currently late bars/ nightclubs must pay over €32k per year to serve 2 hours later 3 nights per week LVA calls for SEOs to be reduced to €100 per night   The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has called on the Government to lower their taxes on late night venues in the upcoming Budget, following their […]

Hospitality businesses have warned they are being hit by increased costs and a drop in sales

Hospitality businesses hit hard by drop in sales & increases in costs

Industry Research Reveals Very Challenging Operating Environment with 13.5% VAT Rate Taking a Serious Toll on Businesses 77% of hospitality business report a negative outlook for the next 12 months Food sales down 9% on average so far this year Operating costs across the sector up 16% 91% of hospitality businesses report a fall in […]

Dublin pubs believe the planned increases to minimum wages and other costs of employment represent "too much, too fast" according to research from the LVA

More than 1 in 3 Dublin pubs plan to reduce their headcount due to Government’s minimum wage increase – LVA

2025 Minimum Wage increase must be in line with inflation   More than 1 in 3 pubs (36%) across Dublin say they will reduce their headcounts due to the minimum wage increase introduced by the Government. That’s according to a survey undertaken by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). A further 21% of pubs in the […]

The LVA is calling for Government to provide funding for more police on Dublin streets after survey showed 9 out of 10 Dublin publicans are concerned about level of policing

More than 9 out of 10 Dublin publicans concerned about current level of policing in capital – LVA

Taskforce on Dublin needs to push for greater policing resources and Government must deliver in Budget 2025   More than 9 out of 10 Dublin publicans (96%) say they are concerned about the current level of policing in the capital, according to a survey conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Almost half (48%) of […]

Dublin pubs seeking the restoration of 9% VAT rate for food in upcoming Budget 2025

Almost 1 in 2 Dublin pubs who serve food say VAT increase has led to drop in business

Association calls for VAT 9% to be restored in the upcoming Budget Almost one in two (48%) Dublin pubs who serve food say the VAT increase has led to a drop in their business, according to new research conducted by the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also […]

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Hospitality Leaders Urge Government to Reinstate 9% VAT on Food Services

‘Supporting Irish Hospitality’ – Joint Statement by Coalition of Industry Groups   A joint statement from the chief executives of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC), Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI), Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) and Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) in advance of a ‘Supporting Irish Hospitality’ industry briefing being […]

LVA BBQ 2024 in Anglesea House

Photos: LVA BBQ 2024

The LVA held our Members’ BBQ in the grounds of Anglesea House on Tuesday 18th June 2024. It was fantastic to have so many members (approximately 400!) join us for this event. We would like to extend our thanks to the various suppliers who made the night possible, Musgrave Marketplace, Diageo, Heineken, Dingle Distillery, Molson […]

LVA Chair, Willie Aherne (right) with LVA Vice Chair, Tom Cleary

Willie Aherne elected Chair of LVA

Willie Aherne, of The Palace Bar on Fleet Street, has been elected as the new Chair of the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). He takes over from outgoing Chair, Laura Moriarty of The Bracken Court Hotel and the Moriarty Group. Willie is a third generation publican, having taken over the running of The Palace from his […]

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