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Read MoreFirst “Firm Talk” of 2020 provides great insight
Diverse organisations are more profitable, enjoy better employee retention and engagement, and outperform their competitors across a range of other measures. This was the core message delivered by Margot Slattery, Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer with Sodexo, at the first ‘Firm Talk’ of 2020 organised and hosted by hospitality…
Read MoreIFEX 2020 is Back and Registration is NOW OPEN
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, IFEX – Northern Ireland’s leading and largest food, drink, hospitality and retail event – is returning to Titanic Exhibition Centre (TEC) and registration is now open. A must-attend event, IFEX 2020 will provide buyers with the chance to discover emerging trends; meet with hundreds of future-focused…
Read MoreAsk your local candidate about insurance reform
Some important points above on the urgent issue of insurance reform. Ask your local general election candidate what they are going to do about insurance reform and make your voice heard in the upcoming election. #insurancereform
Read MoreSign up for the RAI Gift Voucher
The Restaurants Association of Ireland recently launched the RAI Gift Voucher, and we are encouraging members to sign up and support this initiative. The RAI Gift Voucher can be used in participating RAI member restaurants, cafes, gastropubs, and hotel restaurants. Join almost 100 other RAI members and sign up to…
Read MoreRestaurants Association of Ireland hits back at proposed Calories on Menus legislation
CEO Adrian Cummins highlights negatives of government “ramming through” new legislation, “nanny-statism at its best”. The Restaurants Association of Ireland are outraged at proposed new legislation, which would see displaying calories on menus becoming mandatory for all restaurants, pubs, catering establishments and eateries. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association…
Read MorePresident’s Report – January 2020
Welcome to your January Newsletter, I hope that the festive period was enjoyable and that you managed to catch a break at some stage with family and friends. All work and no play are a recipe for disaster, it is important not to take on all of the pressures our…
Read MoreChef Work Permits Update
From 1st January 2020 the following changes will take effect regarding chef work permits. There will no longer be a quota restriction on chef work permits Commis Chefs will now be an applicable category for chef work permits The labour market needs test will now be required to be four…
Read MoreFour insurance companies to pull out of the Irish Café and hospitality market
The Restaurants Association of Ireland was notified of the news that four insurance companies would be pulling out of the Irish Café and hospitality market by a broker on Wednesday. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland stated: “The Government need to take action on insurance reform, we…
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