Restaurant Association of Ireland

Hospitality in Dublin: ‘stress and burnout are getting worse in the industry’

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Dec 18 2024 - 16:24

Award-winning Skerries restaurant Potager set to close

Owners Cathal Leonard and Sarah Ryan say they are shutting down after almost six years in business

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 13:04

Five economic battlegrounds that could affect the next election result

From house prices to cost of living, the Government and Opposition parties need to win on these issues during any upcoming campaign

Sun Oct 20 2024 - 12:10

‘Hospitality demand is there, but there is no margin anymore’

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 16:13

‘We are like farmers going into winter without fodder’ - restaurants to protest over increased costs

The hospitality sector will take to the streets on Tuesday over what they say is the Government’s failure to deal with the increased costs that is shuttering restaurants

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 06:00

Retail and hospitality in the firing line as Irish insolvencies ramp up

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 16:02

Hospitality lobby overplayed its hand on VAT reduction

Sector continues to vent its spleen despite lack of economic justification for cutting rate to 9%

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 06:15

Why Ireland has Scandinavian prices but without the salaries to justify them

There are several partial explanations for Ireland’s high-price culture but there’s no smoking gun

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 13:00

Thinking of opening a food business? Think twice

Closure of Dublin’s Ukiyo restaurant is yet another example of how meagre margins are driving more people from the industry

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 07:00

Restaurant closures: ‘If it’s going to hit Dylan McGrath, it’s going to affect many businesses. The model is broken’

Many restaurateurs are reappraising their businesses amid rising costs, changing diner habits and tight margins exacerbated by current VAT rate

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 11:30

VAT cut in budget could limit scope for lower personal taxes, says Donohoe

Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 06:00

Sligo reeling from latest death but locals says sense of community is strong

Gardaí awaiting results of post mortem on Russell Ford who died while socialising

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 20:50

Proposed 5pm curfew would be ‘devastating’ for hospitality sector

Publicans and restaurateurs dismayed by possiblity of Nphet recommeding early closure

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:48

Gyms seeing widespread cancellation of memberships from unvaccinated users

‘Members are saying ‘I am not vaccinated, so I can’t use it, so I want to cancel membership’’

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 01:02

Ventilation looms large in fractious debate on quelling coronavirus

Emphasis on air quality in places like Japan means fewer cases ‘in Tokyo than Rathfarnham’

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 01:00

Group calls on Minister to widen scheme for undocumented workers

Plans to regularise status may see thousands of migrants and their children excluded

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 00:01

Restaurants dissapointed as latest guidelines retain trading hours restrictions

Fáilte Ireland documents give further detail on Covid-19 health advice across sectors

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 20:25

Plans to allow under-18s dine indoors welcomed as workable solution

Fully vaccinated adults will have to accompany under-18s in move yet to be given green light

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 15:51

Hospitality groups urge Nphet role in talks on indoor reopening

Coalition facing mounting pressure for introduction of ‘vaccine passport’ antigen testing

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 01:00

Restaurants association says reopening plan is anti-democratic

Industry strongly criticises proposal to limit access to fully vaccinated customers

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 14:01

Reopening Ireland: What is set to restart and when?

Hotels are set to reopen from June 2nd without outdoor hospitality resuming on the 7th

Fri May 28 2021 - 20:08

Restaurant industry accuses Government of ignoring science on indoor dining

Government’s wider plan for reopening is due to be announced on Friday

Wed May 26 2021 - 18:16

Pedestrianisation of Irish city streets begins ahead of outdoor summer

Workers strengthen outdoor dining options in areas around South William Street

Mon May 24 2021 - 21:03

Restaurants group prepares legal challenge against reopening rules

Government to allow hotels, but not restaurants, open indoor dining facilities in June

Sun May 02 2021 - 13:32

‘Mad scramble’ for scarce restaurant seats as Ireland’s hospitality sector reopens

Thousands book nights out across country as Covid-19 restrictions eased

Fri Dec 04 2020 - 12:40

The rise of Indian food in Ireland: ‘You want food to be happiness’

Indian cuisine has a rich history in Ireland and today’s chefs are introducing Irish diners to a wide variety of regional flavours

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 06:00

Dr Ronan Glynn: Struggling hospitality sector will not influence public health decisions

Acting CMO criticises focus on ‘small but significant element of society that is not open’

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 21:18

How to have a happy Halloween, Christmas and St Valentine’s this winter

Forget large groups, this winter is all about early planning and intimate gatherings

Sun Sept 20 2020 - 06:00

Fury over pubs rule prompts exasperation in Government over another ‘self-made calamity

‘We are dealing with mistake after mistake,’ says Minister. ‘We need a comprehensive plan’

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 17:58

Out to lunch

Dublin’s cafes and restaurants kept us going throughout the lockdown with their innovative and delicious take out offerings. As they now re-open, they deserve our support

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 00:00