On-trade | The VFI is calling for a 40% excise rebate for all draught products sold in the on-trade to support rural pubs facing unprecedented cost pressures. Ireland has the second-highest excise rate in Europe, which results in 28% of the price of a pint going to the government in tax (excise and VAT)

On-trade | The 2025 survey revealed an 8% annual rise in companies developing a domestic growth strategy, with new customer acquisition and innovation remaining primary goals

Off-trade | With a current headcount of 9,400, they are looking to cut that back to roughly around 8,200 due to low sales as the US tariffs provide additional uncertainty

On-trade | Mr Greg Dempsey, chief executive, FSAI, warned that food businesses must act responsibly and ensure the food they provide to their customers is safe to eat.

Marketing | The AIB Spend Trend data is compiled from 74 million card transactions carried out by AIB customers in-store and online during April 2025