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

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.

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

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

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

In order to mark 50 years of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, Guinness has created miniature versions of six iconic Irish pubs. Images of the six “cake pubs” will appear in digital and social advertising across the country for everyone to see.