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President’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 MoreNew Chef work permits announcement welcomed by Restaurants Association of Ireland
“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…
Read MoreChristmas has come early for foodies across Ireland
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life this Christmas, look no further than the new RAI Gift Voucher. The voucher gives your loved ones the choice between some of the finest eateries across Ireland and can be used in almost 100 participating RAI member…
Read MoreSpotlight Series 2020 Tourism & Hospitality Toolkit
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…
Read MoreRestaurants Association of Ireland concerned that new “latte levy” will hit already struggling businesses hard
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…
Read MoreNational Restaurant Voucher Launched Today
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…
Read MoreRestaurant Industry Urge Minister Ross to Protect the Tourism Industry Ahead of Potential No-Deal Brexit
1 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 MoreRestaurants Association announce appointment of new President
The Restaurants Association of Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark McGowan as the President of the Association. Mark, along with his family, own and operate Scholars Townhouse Hotel. He grew up in his family pub, McGowans of Phibsboro, which instilled in him a passion for tourism and hospitality. Mark hopes…
Read MorePresident’s Report – January 2019
Now that Christmas has and come and gone, the New Year has brought us to the day no one in our industry saw coming so soon, when the VAT was increased back up to 13.5%. When this temporary measure was put in place our industry was on its knees due…
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