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Vintners Federation of Ireland

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'This isn’t just about the price of a pint': Publicans hit out at Guinness price increase

'This isn’t just about the price of a pint': Publicans hit out at Guinness price increase

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Guinness and Guinness 0.0 will increase by €0.07c per pint and €0.10c per pint, respectively.

Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

VFI said that while the decision to cut VAT on food services is welcome, "delaying the change until mid-2026 is unacceptable"

Budget 2026: Draught Rebate Scheme would be 'vital lifeline' for rural pubs

Budget 2026: Draught Rebate Scheme would be 'vital lifeline' for rural pubs

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The VFI said the majority of funds would flow directly to the smaller, traditional pubs that form the "backbone of community life" across rural Ireland.

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Chef Darina Allen said protesters’ calls for the government ‘to wake up and listen to the people’ were right.

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Business groups have criticised a lack of support in Budget 2025 for small to medium-sized businesses.

Hospitality sector urges Government to reinstate reduced VAT rate

Hospitality sector urges Government to reinstate reduced VAT rate

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Representative groups, including the LVA and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, will meet TDs and Senators on Wednesday ahead of Budget 2025