Alcohol Consultation
The Association has this week provided our considered views on several aspects relating to licensing and sale of alcohol to the Department of Justice. We…
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Covid Restrictions Update
Following public health advice on Friday, the government agreed that most of the public health measures currently in place can be removed. The efforts of…
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Government Announces Extra Public Holiday
The announcement this week confirming the previously suggested intention that Ireland would increase the number of Public Holidays from 9 to 10 is not surprising…
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Reminder – Use Of CCTV Images
We have been made aware of an incident where a retailer has experienced a robbery in their store and then after the incident shared the…
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Changes To VAT For Candles, Nightlights/Tea Lights
Members should be aware that VAT at Standard (23%) rate will be applied to all candles from January 1st this year. The rate of 0%…
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CSNA Top Tip
While the sales of Annuals can be a welcome source of VAT-free income, it is REALLY important to keep an eye on the recall date…
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CSNA Exclusive Antigen Test Deal
Due to the recent demand in antigen tests from our stores CSNA have negotiated a special offer for CSNA members with our deals partner Smart…
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Lotto Mania – Be Aware of Your Agents Obligations
All Lottery Agents need to be wary of accepting very large (in excess of €10,000) cash transactions as payment for this weekend “Must be won”…
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Customer Loses Discrimination Case Against Store After Being Refused Entry Without Mask
A customer of a convenience store in Dublin’s north inner city has lost a claim that he was discriminated against after he was refused entry…
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COVID Guidance – Rise In Cases
Given the current epidemiological situation and the expected impact of the Omicron variant over the coming weeks, it is absolutely critical that those sectors that…
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