nighttime economy

LVA reaction to Budget 2026, where there was good news on VAT9 but a disappointment on excise and SEO costs

Serving up VAT9 a “welcome Budget order for hospitality” – LVA

Dublin Vintners also criticised lack of action on late night costs and alcohol excise   The Government’s decision to confirm that VAT9 will be served up for food businesses come next July was a “welcome Budget order” according to the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA). The representative group for Dublin pubs has been pressing for the […]

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Government Inaction may lead to death of licensing legislation – LVA & VFI

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has called on the Government to publish its legislation which aims to reform the licensing laws.  The legislation, which was originally proposed by this Government, has been due for publication for some time. With Dáil Éireann due to go on their summer break

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BUDGET23: Energy Measures and cut to SEOs a boost to pubs and night time economy – LVA

The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) said the Government’s Budget announcements will be a boost for pubs and the night time economy, with energy grants and cuts on the cost of late night trading benefitting the sector. In the run up to the Budget, the LVA has been very vocal about the rising cost of energy

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New ticketing rules a disaster for late bars, nightclubs and musicians – LVA

Gov process to reopen our sector is Keystone Cops meets Father Ted stuff  The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has described the new ticketing rules announced for live music and late night hospitality as a disaster for late bars, nightclubs and musicians. They also said the Government process to open the sector has become “Keystone Cops

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