Tag - Restaurants Association of Ireland

“We need to work together as a society to combat the coronavirus and if the situation in Italy is replicated here difficult decisions will have to be made over the coming weeks,” said VFI Chief Executive Padraig Cribben.

On-trade

Covid-19 – pubs & restaurants “the canary...

March 11, 2020

The hospitality sector generally - and the drinks industry in particular - are thus significant contributors to regional employment including a high proportion of non-national, seasonal/casual and part-time employment.

Expert View

Invisible me?

February 27, 2020

“There have been a large number of restaurant closures around the island of Ireland at a staggering rate of one per day,” said RAI Chief Executive Adrian Cummins, “My members are crying out for help to save their businesses and livelihoods and no one is listening."

On-trade

Ireland – no country for small independent...

January 31, 2020

“Putting calorie counts on menus will place an unnecessary burden on our members at a time when small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges." - Padraig Cribben.

On-trade

VFI strongly opposed to menu calorie counts

January 14, 2020

It remains to be seen how long it will take to process work permits for chefs after the lengthy delays experience last Summer when waiting times were taking anything from three to 14 weeks.

On-trade

Chefs’ cap lifted

December 23, 2019

At the launch of the 15th annual Coca-Cola Designated Driver campaign were (from left): James Kavanagh, Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary and Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority Moyagh Murdock.

Marketing

Holidays coming for Designated Drivers!

November 25, 2019

Economist David McWilliams discussed the effect that ‘no-deal’ would have on Ireland’s drinks and hospitality industry at a time when it’s cheaper to travel across the border to buy alcohol, according to a recent Revenue survey.

On-trade

Economist David McWilliams addresses Dublin’s...

September 26, 2019

Legislation is already in place to allow Dublin City Council to remove sandwich boards that are unlicensed.

On-trade

Dublin’s Sandwich Board tax “excessive”

August 8, 2019

It remains to be seen how long it will take to process work permits for chefs after the lengthy delays experience last Summer when waiting times were taking anything from three to 14 weeks.

On-trade

Work permit processing time “unacceptable”

August 6, 2019

From left: The outgoing RAI President Liam Edwards and the newly appointed President Mark McGowan.

On-trade

Mark McGowan new RAI President

April 16, 2019