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The Restaurants Association of Ireland was formed in 1970 with the initial goal of forming a strong lobby that would represent the industry at Government level on issues of importance to the Irish restaurant industry.


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President’s Report – March 2023
by Restaurants Association | March 7, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


Media Coverage – February 2023
by Restaurants Association | March 1, 2023 | News | 0 Comments













The Restaurants Association of Ireland welcomes the extension of the 9% VAT Rate for the next 6 months
by Restaurants Association | February 21, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


President’s Report – February 2023
by Restaurants Association | February 10, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


Media Coverage – January 2023
by Restaurants Association | February 2, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


President’s Report – January 2023
by Restaurants Association | January 31, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


President’s Report – December 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 31, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


Media Coverage – December 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 31, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


President’s Report – November 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 31, 2023 | News | 0 Comments


Media Coverage – November 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 31, 2023 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report October 2022
by Restaurants Association | October 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage October 2022
by Restaurants Association | October 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments













Restaurants Association of Ireland – Budget 2023 measures do not go far enough
by Restaurants Association | September 27, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage September 2022
by Restaurants Association | September 22, 2022 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report September 2022
by Restaurants Association | September 22, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage August 2022
by Restaurants Association | August 10, 2022 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report August 2022
by Restaurants Association | August 10, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Restaurants Association of Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2023
by Restaurants Association | July 21, 2022 | News | 0 Comments


HERE4you Erasmus +
by Restaurants Association | July 19, 2022 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report July 2022
by Restaurants Association | July 5, 2022 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report June 2022
by Restaurants Association | July 5, 2022 | News | 0 Comments













RAI welcomes 9% VAT Rate extension until March 2023
by Restaurants Association | May 10, 2022 | News | 0 Comments







President’s Report May 2022
by Restaurants Association | May 4, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Restaurants Association of Ireland attended the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media
by Restaurants Association | April 20, 2022 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland announces Paul Lenehan of Kildare as New President
by Restaurants Association | April 14, 2022 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report April 2022
by Restaurants Association | April 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments




We’re Hiring: Job Position – National Culinary Chef Apprenticeship Programme Business Development Executive
by Niamh O'Malley | March 25, 2022 | News | 0 Comments


Ukraine – The Restaurants Association of Ireland has joined the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Corporate Support
by Restaurants Association | March 8, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – March 2022
by Restaurants Association | March 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report March 2022
by Restaurants Association | March 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report February 2022
by Restaurants Association | February 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – February 2022
by Restaurants Association | February 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments













RAI Statement – Lifting of restrictions on Hospitality
by Restaurants Association | January 21, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – January 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 11, 2022 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report January 2022
by Restaurants Association | January 10, 2022 | News | 0 Comments













RAI Statement – Restrictions Announced by Government
by Restaurants Association | December 17, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report December 2021
by Restaurants Association | December 7, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













RAI Statement on EWSS & Proposed Restrictions
by Restaurants Association | December 3, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – December 2021
by Restaurants Association | December 3, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – November 2021
by Restaurants Association | November 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments


Dining Week April 19th to April 28th 2022
by Restaurants Association | November 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report November 2021
by Restaurants Association | November 1, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – October 2021
by Restaurants Association | October 12, 2021 | News | 0 Comments


RAI Statement – Budget 2022
by Restaurants Association | October 12, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report October 2021
by Restaurants Association | October 4, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
RAI Pre-Budget Submission 2022
by Restaurants Association | September 27, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – September 2021
by Restaurants Association | September 27, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report September 2021
by Restaurants Association | September 6, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













RAI Statement on Government’s Reopening Plan: COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing our Recovery and Reconnecting
by Restaurants Association | August 31, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report August 2021
by Restaurants Association | August 19, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage – August 2021
by Restaurants Association | August 19, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report July 2021
by Restaurants Association | August 19, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Indoor Dining reopens Monday 26th July – Guidelines Released
by Restaurants Association | July 23, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













Statement – Restaurants Association of Ireland 29th June 2021
by Restaurants Association | June 29, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Reported delay to Indoor Dining – Contact your local TD
by Restaurants Association | June 28, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













Statement regarding date for Indoor Dining
by Restaurants Association | June 23, 2021 | News | 0 Comments



Update – Legal Challenge for Indoor Dining Equality
by Restaurants Association | June 17, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – June 2021
by Restaurants Association | June 8, 2021 | News | 0 Comments



Restaurants Association of Ireland Statement on Government Announcement 28th May 2021
by Restaurants Association | May 28, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Legal Challenge – Indoor Dining Equality
by Restaurants Association | May 5, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Media Coverage May 2021
by Restaurants Association | May 2, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – May 2021
by Restaurants Association | May 2, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













RAI Statement on Government Announcement 29th April 2021
by Restaurants Association | April 29, 2021 | News | 0 Comments




Hospitality & Tourism Expo 2021: Reset & Recover – Tuesday 13th April 2021
by Restaurants Association | April 6, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – April 2021
by Restaurants Association | April 6, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













Revised Living with COVID Plan – No Dates – No Metrics – No Plan – Lacking in Detail
by Restaurants Association | March 30, 2021 | News | 0 Comments













Statement from Restaurants Association of Ireland in advance of Government announcement today Tuesday 30th March
by Restaurants Association | March 30, 2021 | News | 0 Comments


Greater Supports Needed for Survival of Sector – Media Coverage March 2021
by Restaurants Association | March 25, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – March 2021
by Restaurants Association | March 23, 2021 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland Opening Statement 23rd March 2021- Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht
by Restaurants Association | March 23, 2021 | News | 0 Comments



New Recovery and Renewal 2021 – The Path Ahead Plan doesn’t give Restaurants or Hospitality a clear road map to reopening with specific dates and metrics
by Restaurants Association | February 23, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – February 2021
by Restaurants Association | February 1, 2021 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – January 2021
by Restaurants Association | January 11, 2021 | News | 0 Comments


Compton Solicitors Summary of the Failte Ireland Guidelines for Reopening
by Restaurants Association | December 11, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


President’s Report – December 2020
by Restaurants Association | December 7, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Safe Dining – Safe Restaurants – Safe Christmas
by Restaurants Association | December 3, 2020 | News | 0 Comments



Statement on Reopening Friday 4th December
by Restaurants Association | November 27, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants and indoor dining key to safe, regulated, controlled environment for public socialising in December and Christmas
by Restaurants Association | November 20, 2020 | News | 0 Comments






















Presidents Report – November 2020
by Restaurants Association | November 3, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland describe Budget 2021 as “a step in the right direction towards saving the industry”
by Restaurants Association | October 13, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Sentiment Survey 2020 – Impact of COVID-19
by Restaurants Association | October 8, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


“Christmas Season must be saved” Restaurant Owners appeal to Government
by Restaurants Association | October 7, 2020 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – October 2020
by Restaurants Association | October 5, 2020 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – September 2020
by Restaurants Association | September 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland launches Pre-Budget Submission 2021
by Restaurants Association | September 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Clarification Regarding New Guidelines For Restaurants
by Restaurants Association | September 4, 2020 | News | 0 Comments



Greed Driven Commercial Landlords seem oblivious to Ireland’s economic crisis
by Restaurants Association | September 3, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


11pm Curfew for Restaurants – Body Blow to struggling sector
by Restaurants Association | August 5, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland reacts to July Stimulus Package
by Restaurants Association | July 23, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Immediate reduction in Tourism and Hospitality VAT rate to 5% needed for restaurant survival.
by Restaurants Association | July 8, 2020 | News | 0 Comments



50% of Restaurants face closure unless Government intervenes with Emergency Grant Aid Package
by Restaurants Association | June 22, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland express huge disappointment with lack of economic focus for Tourism in new Department realignment.
by Restaurants Association | June 20, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


“Reopening Your Hospitality Business – A Practical Guide” is now available.
by Restaurants Association | June 16, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland Welcome launch of Programme for Government
by Restaurants Association | June 15, 2020 | News | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – June 2020
by Restaurants Association | June 5, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments




Restaurants Association of Ireland call on Government to allow all Hospitality & Tourism Businesses reopen on Phase 3 – 29th June
by Restaurants Association | June 5, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments


Watch the RAI’s 9-Point COVID Recovery Plan Video
by Restaurants Association | May 7, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments






















President’s Report – May 2020
by Restaurants Association | May 6, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments




Restaurants Association of Ireland Launch COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Plan.
by Restaurants Association | May 2, 2020 | Covid-19 | 0 Comments



RAI Launches it’s 9 Point Plan for Reopening & Sustaining The Irish Restaurant Sector.
by Restaurants Association | April 30, 2020 | Bakery | 0 Comments



RAI Trade Members Compton Solicitors offer expert advice on: Covid 19: Restaurants operate as Takeaway
by Restaurants Association | April 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments



RAI Trade Members Compton Solicitors offer expert advice on: The Online Sale of Alcohol with Takeaway
by Restaurants Association | April 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments


Restaurants Association of Ireland Launch COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Plan
by Restaurants Association | April 27, 2020 | News | 0 Comments




Restaurants Association of Ireland welcomes Government order for all Restaurants & Cafés to limit their supply to take away and deliveries only from midnight tonight due the COVID-19 pandemic
by Restaurants Association | April 2, 2020 | Covid-19 | 0 Comments



Immediate Business Supports needed to keep Restaurant & Tourism Sector afloat due to COVID-19
by Restaurants Association | March 6, 2020 | Covid-19, News | 0 Comments
Next Government Needs to be Pro Jobs, Pro Tourism and Pro Small Businesses
by Restaurants Association | February 18, 2016 | News | 0 Comments