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60% say taxi availability impacts how often they go out in Dublin

60% say taxi availability impacts how often they go out in Dublin

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

A survey from the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) reveals 67 per cent of people have experienced challenges getting a taxi home after a night out.

Majority of people who socialise in Dublin would like to see later opening - LVA

Majority of people who socialise in Dublin would like to see later opening - LVA

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

A total of 76 per cent said they would support a new nightclub licence that allows opening until 4.30am

Over 40% of Dublin food pubs to reduce staff if lower VAT rate delayed, survey finds

Over 40% of Dublin food pubs to reduce staff if lower VAT rate delayed, survey finds

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The survey from the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) shows 10 per cent of pubs will also consider putting a stop to serving food altogether if there is a delay.

Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt business

Half of food-serving Dublin pubs say VAT increase has hurt business

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Seven out of 10 food pubs in the capital also say the VAT increase has made them less likely to hire new staff