Watch the RAI’s 9-Point COVID Recovery Plan Video
In April, The Restaurants Association of Ireland launched its 9-point plan to help save and recover the restaurant industry. Watch the video below to find out more.
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President’s Report – May 2020
As we enter the 8th week of lock down it is fair to say that we as a nation have done a remarkable job in flattening the curve. An Taoiseach’s announcements on Friday has given clarity as to when our industry will reopen and when our recovery will begin which…
Read MoreRAI Launches it’s 9 Point Plan for Reopening & Sustaining The Irish Restaurant Sector
RAI Trade Members Compton Solicitors offer expert advice on: Covid 19: Restaurants operate as Takeaway
Emergency Legislation for Restaurants: An Emergency Exempted Development Act has been passed lifting planning restrictions to allow restaurant businesses adapt to the closure of their sit-in restaurant premises by operating as takeaway businesses. For the period of this emergency:“development consisting of a change of use from use for the sale…
Read MoreRAI Trade Members Compton Solicitors offer expert advice on: The Online Sale of Alcohol with Takeaway
Can your Restaurant sell alcohol online with takeaway service? Not all licences permit the sale of alcohol as part of the takeaway offering. The type of alcohol that can be offered will also be dependent on the type of Licence: i. Online Alcohol Sales with a Wine Retailers On Licence…
Read MoreRestaurants Association of Ireland Launch COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Plan
9 out of 10 Restaurants face permanent closure Restaurants Association of Ireland Launch COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Plan: 9 Point Recovery Plan for the Irish Restaurant Sector. 90% of Restaurants currently Closed in Ireland with 120,000 Jobs at Risk in the months ahead Today the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the official…
Read MoreRestaurants 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
According to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, while the increase in measures is welcome, a bespoke hospitality aid package is required for our industry immediately Adrian Cummins, CEO of The Restaurants Association of Ireland, has welcomed the decision today by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), which includes an…
Read MoreNew Measures announced by Revenue don’t go a fraction of the way towards helping businesses, especially the Tourism and Hospitality sector
Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, stated: “Currently, thousands of workers are being laid off as we speak. A specific aid package for the Tourism and Hospitality sector need to be in place by Monday morning.” The Restaurant Association’s emergency demands are: Immediate reduction of the VAT…
Read MoreRestaurants Association urge businesses to fully comply with COVID-19 safety measure announced today
The Restaurants Association of Ireland today stated that they will fully comply with new COVID-19 safety measures announced by the government and urge all businesses to do the same. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said: “The Restaurants Association of Ireland will fully comply with new Government…
Read MoreImmediate Business Supports needed to keep Restaurant & Tourism Sector afloat due to COVID-19
The Restaurants Association of Ireland call for an immediate reduction of the VAT rate to 9%, plus business supports, for a period of 6 months 80% corporate booking cancellations due to COVID-19 The Restaurants Association of Ireland have today highlighted the need for immediate business supports to be put in…
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