DIGI

Budget 2021 Measures Welcome, Pathway Now Required For Reopening, Says DIGI

Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) chair Liam Reid has said that today’s Budget measures are welcome. However, a pathway is now required for re...

Irish Consumers Concerned About Impact Of Pub Closures On The Local Economy, Says DIGI

Almost two thirds of Irish consumers are concerned about the impact of prolonged pub closures on the local economy, according to new research from the...

Irish Consumers Pay Second-Highest Excise Tax On Alcohol In EU

Irish consumers pay the second-highest overall excise tax on alcohol in the EU: the highest on wine, the second highest on beer, and third highest on...

No-deal Brexit Could Force Some Drink Businesses To Close Up Shop, Says DIGI

"In extreme cases no-deal Brexit may lead to a recession-type downturn and force some businesses to close up shop," Rosemary Garth the Chair of D...

No-deal Brexit Could Lead To 'Recession-type' Decline, Warns DIGI

Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could have a 'recession-type' effect on the drinks and hospitality sector, particu...

Drinks Industry Calls On Government For Calculated Brexit Support

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has called on the government to adopt a pro-enterprise view on economic and fiscal planning in response to Brex...

Spirit Consumption On The Rise But Beer Remains A Firm Favourite

Drinks consumers have a clear growing taste for spirits, according to a new report published by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). The Drinks...

Ireland Pays Second-Highest Level Of Alcohol Excise Tax In The EU, Says DIGI

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has said that Ireland pays the second-highest level of alcohol excise tax in the EU, behind only Finland. Ir...