92,000 JOBS
Irish drinks industry contributes over €2bn to the Irish economy
EXPORTS
€1 BILLION EXPORT CONTRIBUTION TO OVER 100 MARKETS
TOURISM
A unique hospitality experience, renowned internationally in the pubs of Ireland
Rural economy
uses 219,412 tonnes of Irish barley
Media Channel
Pubs decline 34% since 2007 - news clip, Autumn 2012
As pub sales decline 34% on pre-recession levels, DIGI calls for status quo on excise, Sept 2012
Click here to listen to an interview with DIGI Honorary Secretary, Donall O'Keeffee, on declines in the pub trade
DIGI launches new report on Industry's contribution to Tourism, Festivals and Sport, August 2011
Click here to listen to an interview with DIGI Chairman, Kieran Tobin, on a new report on The Drinks Industry's Contribution to Tourism, Festivals and Sport
Pubs in crisis - TV3 news report September 2010
RTE Radio One interview on declines in pub sales, September 2010
Click here to listen to an interview with Donall O'Keeffe, DIGI Secretary and CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association, on declines in pub sales during 2010.
News item on industry report on licensed premises - November 2009
DIGI Chair interview on Industry's role in Irish tourism, June 2009
Click here to listen to an interview with DIGI Chair Kieran Tobin on the importance of the Drinks Industry to Irish tourism, broadcast on Newstalk radio.