DublinTown in no way condones the behaviour of a small number of businesses who it would appear did not abide by guidelines issued for bars permitted to trade as restaurants. Such behaviour endangers the welfare of the public and also tarnished the reputation of the city’s business community and may ultimately hinder the ability of […]

DublinTown welcomes the recent comments from Minister Josepha Madigan on the plans announced as part of the programme for government to support and develop the evening and night time economy. These commitments of support are needed now more than ever as hospitality businesses began the difficult process of re-opening as part of phase 3 and […]

Guinness Launches €14 Million Fund To Support The Recovery Of Pubs Across Ireland. The Fund Is Part Of A New $100 Million Diageo Recovery Fund To Help Pubs And Bars Welcome Back Customers After Lockdown New global programme to help pubs and bars recover from COVID-19, supporting jobs and communities around the world Practical equipment […]

Steady footfall throughout the week with a daily average of 162,000 Dublin City Centre partially reopened this week to align with the latest easing of lockdown restrictions. A number of retailers in the city centre opened their doors on Monday 8th June, with more following throughout the week including Brown Thomas and Arnotts on Wednesday, […]

As you may be aware, the Return to Work Safely Protocol advises businesses to have a designated compliance officer in relation to Covid-19. “Every workplace will have at least one worker representative in place to address these COVID-19 requirements. The worker representative should, together with the COVID-19 response management team, support the implementation of the […]

Outdoor Tables and Chairs DublinTown have been liaising with Dublin City Council in regards to outdoor tables and chairs. We have lobbied on your behalf and can confirm that fees will be waived for 6 months. As such, Dublin City Council are now inviting applications from businesses regarding use of outside tables and chairs in […]

As you may be aware An Taoiseach has made some significant changes to the phased reopening plans, we attach a copy of his statement. We have highlighted those sections we believe to be of relevance to most members: • All elements of Phase 2 reopening will be implemented from Monday June 8th. • In addition, […]

DublinTown surveyed over 2,000 people from the greater Dublin area on the opinions of the city centre reopening and their intentions on when it does. Please find below their summarised responses.