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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

Employers are being asked to pay workers at least the equivalent jobseekers' rate

How will I be reimbursed if I have been laid off?

It is estimated that around 140,000 people have been laid off work in Ireland because of the measures taken to tackle the coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 19 Mar 20

The Restaurant Association of Ireland was among the groups reacting to the Government announcement, calling on its members to comply with the new measures

Business, employers' groups react to Covid-19 measures

Business and worker representative bodies have been reacting to the Government's decision to close schools and cultural institutions, as well as limit large gatherings of people.

Business • 12 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 VAT rate was cut from 13.5% to 9% in 2011

Restaurants seek fresh VAT cut to combat hard-Brexit

Restaurants here want the Government to reduce the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 9% once again, ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit.

Business • 15 Aug 19

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

Review advised Government against legislating for system to ensure employers do not withhold tips and gratuities from staff

Restaurant body advises members display policy on tips

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is to advise all its members to display its policy on tips and gratuities for staff in line with a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission.

Ireland • 01 Mar 19

The lowest hourly wage that businesses are allowed to pay their workers is also going up by 25 cent to €9.80

13.5% VAT rate 'will close restaurants'

The hospitality sector has called for a review of the increase in the VAT rate which comes into effect on New Year's day.

Business • 31 Dec 18

Chef shortage in Ireland is at 'crisis point' - RAI

Over 700 chefs from outside the EU have been given work permits for Ireland over the past two and a half years, according to figures obtained by RTÉ News.

Ireland • 26 Jun 18

The association is calling for the 9% VAT rate on tourism-related services to be maintained in the upcoming Budget

21,600 hospitality jobs 'created since VAT cut'

Over 21,600 jobs have been created in the food and accommodation sector since VAT on tourism-related services was reduced to 9%, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

Business • 25 Aug 14

Restaurants Association of Ireland holds its AGM in Dublin today

More restaurant jobs lost if rates not cut

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has warned that more restaurants will close and more jobs will be lost if action is not taken to reduce local authority rates.

Business • 26 Mar 14

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