We believe that all over Ireland, organisations in the Tourism & Hospitality industry are doing great things with great people. Great Place to Work Ireland have decided that it’s time to shine a light on some of the unique, innovative, and exciting ways that workplaces across the country are enabling…
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland have released the below statement on the new “latte levy” announced by the government on Wednesday, which will see a 25-cent levy placed on disposable coffee cups and a significant price hike to many people’s morning coffees. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the RAI, said: “The…
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland have today launched the RAI Gift Voucher. The RAI have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to bring you the perfect gift this Christmas. The Restaurants Association of Ireland have teamed up with Fáilte Ireland for 2019 to bring you the RAI Gift Voucher ahead of…
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It is hard to believe we are into the final quarter and preparing for Christmas. The past month was a very exciting time for our industry, Michelin stars were awarded in venues across the country bringing our total stars up to 18. There is a feeling of pride within our Industry,…
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Welcome to my October newsletter. As we roll into the Autumn, the first Storm of the season “Lorenzo” paid us a visit. Met Éireann had been sending reports out of a ferocious storm of significant force that had Ireland in its path. The warning system was then downgraded to an…
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Java Republic were delighted to win the award of Beverage Company of the Year at the 2019 Food & Drink Business Awards, held on the 5th September. These prestigious awards celebrate the very best in food & drink manufacturing, retail, and food service across the island of Ireland. On the night…
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Restaurants Association of Ireland will present a Pre-Budget Submission to members of the Oireachtas in September. Click here to read the full submission.
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Welcome to my September newsletter, finally after a long summer I feel like we are back into a routine, the kids are back to School and this time of year for me personally is always a quiet time in my calendar. Customers tighten up their pockets as the summer can…
Read More1 in 5 Restaurants Likely To Close if No-Deal Brexit Goes Ahead No-deal Brexit is becoming increasingly likely. Reduction of restaurant VAT rate is necessary to keep businesses open Sector employs almost 8% of workforce: 175,000 people Restaurant VAT must be reduced to 9% to save jobs 9% VAT rate…
Read Moreby ECONOMIST JIM POWER – AUGUST 2019 The Accommodation and Food Services sector employed 175,000 workers in the first quarter of 2019, which is equivalent to 7.6 per cent of total employment in the economy. This is made of 53,300 employees in the Accommodation sector and 121,700 in Food &…
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