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Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector

Positive measures in programme for government say Vintners

Drinks Industry Ireland – 16.06.2020

The document underpinning the formation of the new Government includes a commitment to additional support measures for the hospitality sector on the back of the current Covid-19 crisis. The LVA stated that it has been campaigning for such assistance for pubs which were the first sector to close en masse across the country, with many pubs expected to be among the last businesses to re-open, while the Federation is encouraged that the new government will establish an SME task force to co-ordinate the response to Covid-19. “The Programme for Government says that a ‘concerted focus’ on SMEs is required along with balanced regional growth,” said VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben, “The so-called ‘July Stimulus’ will be a crucial weapon in the new Government’s armory and must be used to support the hospitality sector as we emerge into a new trading reality for our members.

Guinness launches €14m fund to help Irish pubs after Covid-19 lockdown

The Irish Times– 24.06.2020

The “Raising the Bar” programme is aimed at helping pubs across the State adapt to new post-lockdown trading conditions as part of a $100 million (€88.4 million) global fund by owner Diageo. Although self-motivated – Guinness is a staple of Irish bars the world over – the move will be welcomed by a sector that has been among the hardest hit in an era of strict social distancing. From June 29th, many pubs are set to reopen and operate as restaurants, with guidelines on how they should do so recently published by Fáilte Ireland. Oliver Loomes, Managing Director of Diageo Ireland, said the company’s ambition is to support pubs “in welcoming back customers in the safest possible way, when they are ready to do so”. “The hospitality sector in Ireland requires long-term investment and support to get back up and running. Not only has the financial impact to their business been significant, but they have missed their place at the centre of Ireland’s social fabric,” he said.