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Restaurants Association calls for return of 9% VAT rate

The Restaurants Association of Ireland, supported by economic research from economist Tony Foley, today launched a significant report making the case for the restoration of the 9% VAT rate for food services and addressing recent criticisms of the policy measure.

Business • 19 Aug

The draft programme for government includes plans to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food services, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget

Restaurant industry welcomes plans to cut VAT rate to 9%

The new draft programme for government includes plans to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food services, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget.

Business • 15 Jan

December is a vital month for the restaurant industry and accounted for over 30% of annual income in previous years

Restaurants urge Government to allow indoor dining

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is urging the Government to permit indoor dining in restaurants as the country exits Level 5 restrictions for the reopening of the economy and society in December.

Business • 20 Nov 20

Adrian Cummins, the CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said the possibility of shutting down indoor dining in Dublin has 'come out of the blue'

RAI chief warns restrictions could affect 50,000 jobs

Adrian Cummins, the chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, has said the possibility of shutting down indoor dining in Dublin has "come out of the blue" and with no consultation with the sector.

Business • 18 Sep 20

The Restaurants Association of Ireland said that greedy landlords are putting thousands of jobs at risk

Call for action to deal with 'greedy' landlords

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has called for action to deal with commercial landlords who continue to charge their tenant businesses full rent rates during the Covid pandemic.

Business • 03 Sep 20

Today's report states that once the restaurant sector reopens, the trading environment will be extremely challenging

50% of restaurants face closure without government help

A new report warns that up to 50% of restaurants in Ireland face closure unless an emergency grant aid package is issued by the Government.

Business • 22 Jun 20

A 'bespoke hospitality aid package' is also required for the industry

Restaurants and hotels welcome Govt order

The Government order for all restaurants and cafés to limit their supply to take away and deliveries from midnight tonight, has been welcomed by the Restaurant Association of Ireland.

Business • 24 Mar 20

The Restaurants Association of Ireland calls for VAT cut to help deal with Covid-19 impact

Restaurants seeing 80% corporate booking cancellations

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has urged the Government to immediately implement emergency business supports to prevent closures and job losses as the spread of coronavirus hits the industry.

Business • 10 Mar 20

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is holding its 48th annual conference at The Europe Hotel in Killarney

One restaurant a week closing due to higher costs

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said an average of one restaurant a week is closing its doors due to the rising cost of doing business, including the increase in VAT at the start of the year.

Business • 08 Apr 19

Adrian Cummins