Drinks Industry Ireland Nov/Dec Digital Edition now available Inside this issue: Heineken’s on-trade insights, Mayo’s tech-boosted Newfield Inn, and features on Christmas drinks, Soft drinks, Cognac and #NoLo trends View the digital version here https://t.co/Ug54i7Gdy7

Thank you to @PaschalD for his engagement with @VFIpubs over the years. Always willing to listen and understand the challenges facing publicans. Wishing him every success in his new role at the @WorldBank

Busy day in @GovIE Buildings as @Paschald leaves Irish politics. Congratulations to the Ministers moving into new departments: @SimonHarrisTD at @IRLDeptFinance and @EmerHigginsTD and @FrankFeighan in their new positions.

All set for the #IrishPubAwards in the Mansion House. Looking forward to a great night 🎉⁦@IrishPub_Awards⁩

Huge congrats to The Laurels, Clondalkin for winning Irish Pub of the Year 2025! Such a great evening celebrating a high calibre of pubs and rounded off with a very worthy winner #irishpubawards2025 #pubs #awards #irishpubawards @TheLaurelsPub

‘The margins are gone’ – Cork bar owner warns pubs may not survive the winter The owner of two major bars in Cork says he cannot be sure whether either business will still be operating in a year’s time. Read more: https://t.co/e51h2xpFmx #SaveOurPubs

Rural revival: Reopened businesses bring new life to Tipperary villages 👏 Despite years of closures, rural Ireland is showing signs of renewal, as local entrepreneurs reopen long-shuttered shops and pubs, restoring vital social and economic hubs. Read more here:

The 47th @corkjazzfest draws to a close, huge thank you to @DiageoIreland for the continued investment in the festival. Thanks to all stakeholders who make the weekend such a success each year. Hopefully see you all again next year @CorkVFI @VFIpubs

The funeral mass for former @VFIpubs President Paul Moynihan will take place this afternoon in Donard, Co Wicklow. We remember Paul as a hugely enthusiastic and energetic VFI member. Sincere condolences to his family and wide circle of friends and colleagues

While 9% VAT rate very welcome for pubs serving food, there is nothing in #budget2026 for traditional drink-only pubs. They are in urgent need of support, that's why we proposed the Draught Excise Rebate scheme @Paschald @jackfchambers

LISTEN BACK Vintner President Michael O'Donovan From The Castle Inn On Budget 2026 @pjcoogan asks @VFIpubs President and @TheCastleInn99 @michaelodono99 if the news on 9% VAT will be enough to save some bars. https://t.co/6Z0mK8iiT3

Publicans welcome VAT reduction but timeline is “unacceptable” https://t.co/oH9gPm8AKq @LVADublinPubs @VFIpubs #vat

Looking forward to this afternoon’s @VFIpubs Future Fourm here in @Reardenscork CEO @PatCrottyKK talking to MC Shane Coleman about yesterday’s Budget

While I welcome the cut to food Vat to 9%, it should be implemented with cost increases from January. It’s disappointed that @Paschald didn’t mention our targeted ‘Draught Excise Rebate’ for traditional Irish Pubs and again added costs to an already struggling sector. @VFIpubs

Confirmation of VAT9% is welcome but delayed until July 2026 is a real blow to pubs serving food #budget26

Latest issue of @vfipubs Voice magazine just published. Members should be receiving it today

Supermarkets don’t need help. Rural pubs do. The Draught Rebate Scheme is on-trade only, capped at €20k, and targeted where it matters most. Budget 2026 is the make-or-break moment for community pubs. #SupportRuralIreland #Budget2026 https://t.co/6yoA96sQXg @Paschald

VAT cut for hospitality industry from next July via @RTENews

A typical rural pub selling 250 kegs a year would gain a lifeline under the Draught Rebate Scheme. Not a windfall — a lifeline. Enough to keep doors open, jobs protected and lights on in communities nationwide. Government must act. #DraughtRebate #RuralPubs

Rural pubs are on the brink. Rising wages, energy and insurance costs are crushing small, drink-led businesses that won’t benefit from VAT 9% relief. The solution is simple: a Draught Rebate Scheme. Targeted, fair, capped — it keeps rural pubs alive. #SaveOurPubs #Budget2026