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Press Release 15.09.2020: Uncertainty continues to spread as government prolongs the closure of ‘wet’ pubs in Dublin
Posted on 15 September 2020
*Statement from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland
spokesperson on government decision to prolong closure of
‘wet pubs’ in Dublin*
“Ireland’s pubs have endured the longest lockdown in the
EU. While we acknowledge the government's support for
so-called 'wet’ pubs...Read More »
How was the delayed reopening of pubs affected people in Ireland?
Posted on 09 September 2020
We spoke to consumers in Ireland to find out how these
prolonged closures affected them and their communities.
Consumer Impact Fact SheetRead More »
Press Release 08.09.2020: Consumers believe publicans will enforce health measures when reopening
Posted on 08 September 2020
*Three fifths of Irish consumers believe publicans will act
responsibly and ensure public health measures are enforced
correctly when reopening.*
*Over half of local pubs are reported as temporarily or
permanently closed as a result of Covid-19...Read More »
Press Release 07.09.2020: Consumers are concerned about the impact of pub closures on their community
Posted on 07 September 2020
*Almost two thirds of Irish consumers are concerned about
the impact of prolonged pub closures on their community and
local economy*
Over half of local pubs are reported as temporarily or
permanently closed as a result of...Read More »
Press Release 28.08.2020: Drinks Industry Group of Ireland on the newly announced stimulus package
Posted on 28 August 2020
*Comment by Drinks Industry Group of Ireland on the
Government’s newly announced stimulus package for pubs,
bars, and other hospitality businesses:*
“While some support is better than none, the
Government’s new package shows short-term thinking and a
failure to grasp...Read More »
Press Release 27.08.2020: Drinks industry calls for dedicated hospitality support package
Posted on 27 August 2020
*Drinks industry calls for dedicated hospitality support
package as Ireland’s pubs and bars endure longest lockdown
in the EU*
*Thirteen EU member states, including Germany and Italy,
reopened their bars in May; nine, including France and
Spain, reopened...Read More »
