“Insurance industry bosses have been given two months to cut premiums after being summoned to a government minister’s office and told to pass on savings to consumers and businesses.”

#InsuranceReform

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Central Bank’s most recent public liability report showed an 8% premium increase whilst insurer profits went up by a staggering 55% in the same 12 month period. Is it any wonder the public are feeling cheated.

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Pubs are embedded into communities both rural and regional throughout the country. Support is needed.

A St Johnston pub that has raised approximately €400,000 for worthy causes will be formally recognised later this month during a Civic Reception hosted by @DonegalCouncil

Established in 1919, Maggies Tavern is now run by Maggie’s niece, Alice Lynch.
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This looks like a fascinating read.....LimerickCityVFI

“Insurers have had a bumper couple of years after raising rates and excluding riskier business”

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A great day and evening was had for the VFI National AGM in Jackson's Hotel in Donegal this week!

Some tough issues discussed, ideas shared and the ultimate coming-together of our fantastic members - an overall success for VFI AGM 2024! 👏🏼

Pics: Conor McCabe Photography 📸

The cost of doing business crisis requires meaningful change to a range of issues like VAT, excise and Living Wage supports....grants, while welcome, won't solve the underlying problems vfipubs.ie/grants-not-the…

Well done and thank you to all those who attended the VFI AGM at Jackson's Hotel in Donegal this year. Some snaps of throughout the day with more photos being posted soon. 📸

It has been a great day today for the VFI National AGM here in Jackson's Hotel in Donegal! 👏🏼

Some tough issues discussed, ideas shared and the ultimate coming-together of our fantastic members - an overall success for VFI AGM 2024! 👏🏼

Publican Michael Farrell from Cork says planned moved to Living Wage could wipe out many pubs. Motion calling for Low Pay Commission to be disbanded is carried at VFI AGM

It's vital that any Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment supports announced today are not short-term. Business supports need to be targeted and long-term Peter Burke

A warm Donegal welcome for the VFI members attending the AGM taking place at Jackson's Hotel Great buzz in Ballybofey following yesterday’s excitement and heroics of goalkeeper Shaun Patton 🧤⚽️🏟️🏆

Our National AGM has just commenced in Jackson's Hotel Donegal. Delegates from across Ireland will discuss a range of issues impacting the trade

Speaking in advance of the VFI’s national AGM in Donegal, Pat Crotty CEO of the VFI, expressed deep concern over the projected increases in labour costs due to the planned shift to a living wage by the start of 2026.

Read the full article here vfipubs.ie/vfi-calls-for-…

VFI calls for urgent government support amidst rising costs crisis drinksindustryireland.ie/vfi-calls-for-…

Going on the road to VFI National Conference in Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey. Looking forward to meeting colleagues from around the country. Cork Publicans #Donegal Pure Cork Brian Foley Pat Crotty John Clendennen 🇪🇺🇮🇪

Government set to announce new business supports tomorrow. Vital they are substantive and durable, short-term solutions won't work. Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke vfipubs.ie/vfi-calls-for-…

Publicans from across Ireland will gather in Ballybofey next week for the VFI annual conference – and topping the agenda will be the future of rural pubs and how those in the trade are having to deal with changes in people’s attitudes to socialising.
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Constructive meeting today with the new Minister with responsibility for insurance Neale Richmond

Despite the Govt’s significant programme of insurance reform the savings are still not being passed on to businesses, sports, arts and charitable organisations.

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