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25 EU member states pay less excise tax on Irish whiskey than Ireland – new report
Posted on 24 September 2019
A new Drinks Industry Group of Ireland report, Excise Tax
Rates in Europe: How Ireland Compares in 2019, authored by
Dublin City University economist Anthony Foley, shows that
Ireland continues to have the second-highest overall excise
tax on alcohol...Read More »
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) comments on Revenue Cross-Border Price Comparison Survey*:
Posted on 17 September 2019
“The results from a survey of prices in certain retail
outlets in Dublin and Newry published by Revenue shows that
alcohol prices remain significantly cheaper in Northern
Ireland. The survey focuses on taxes and duty heavy goods.
“The results,...Read More »
175,000 or 7.6% of all Irish workers employed in drinks and hospitality jobs in Ireland, while the industry accounts for 9% of all jobs in the border region and 10% of all jobs in Kerry
Posted on 31 August 2019
70% of all drinks manufacturing jobs located outside of
Dublin, rural Ireland is “highly vulnerable” to no-deal
Brexit shock – new report* New Drinks Industry Group of
Ireland (DIGI) report, authored by DCU Economist Anthony
Foley, highlights value...Read More »
Pub closures continue as revenue figures show 71 rural pubs closed in 2018 - 1,535 less pubs in rural Ireland than in 2005
Posted on 28 August 2019
New survey shows that more than half of Irish pubs (57%)
rely on the UK tourism market heavily, as figures show a
decrease in visitors by 4.4% and declining tourism
revenues.
51% of Irish people bring international...Read More »
Drinks and hospitality body says Boris Johnson in Number 10 could lead to “recession-type” decline in the sector, particularly in rural Ireland
Posted on 28 August 2019
Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) calls on Government
to reduce Ireland’s alcohol excise tax which is the second
highest in the EU to help businesses cope with rising costs.
Ireland has the second-highest overall excise...Read More »
New survey shows that more than half of Irish pubs (57%) rely on the UK tourism market heavily, as figures show a decrease in visitors by 4.4% and declining tourism revenues
Posted on 28 June 2019
New survey shows that more than half of Irish pubs (57%)
rely on the UK tourism market heavily, as figures show a
decrease in visitors by 4.4% and declining tourism
revenues.
51% of Irish people bring international...Read More »
