“Massive step forward towards solving Chef skill shortage in hospitality” The Restaurants Association of Ireland have welcomed the announcement today from Heather Humphreys, T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, regarding chef work permits in Ireland. The new announcement will see all chef grades now eligible for work permits, with…
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland have said no to gift-buying stress this festive season with the perfect last-minute Christmas gift. The RAI Gift Voucher is now available to purchase online and makes the perfect festive present for the loved ones in your life. Whether you’re struggling to find a gift…
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Drop in tourist numbers deep concern for Restaurants Association of Ireland The Restaurants Association of Ireland are calling on the government to reduce the food VAT rate after recent figures released by the CSO show a worrying decrease in tourism figures for 2019. The figures cover the period between July…
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The new RAI Gift Voucher is now available to buy online. If you’re looking for a special gift for loved ones this Christmas, give them the gift of time with family and friends. Purchase your voucher here! https://restaurantsassociationofireland.voucher.gifts/
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Welcome to the Presidents report for December. The busiest period on the calendar for many restaurants has finally arrived. December has always been a month I have enjoyed in hospitality. Make the most of it, January may be a challenging month for us. December is also a time where many…
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Welcome to the Presidents report for December. The busiest period on the calendar for many restaurants has finally arrived. December has always been a month I have enjoyed in hospitality. Make the most of it, January may be a challenging month for us. December is also a time where many…
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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…
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