Tag - Restaurants Association of Ireland

“This report is damning evidence that our sector needs support measures put in place immediately by the government." - RAI Chief Executive Adrian Cummins.

On-trade

Up to half of restaurants face closure without...

June 22, 2020

Former LVA Chairman Alan Campbell & his bar, The Bankers, feature in the C&C video.

Marketing

Suppliers & brands support re-opening of pubs

June 22, 2020

Those feeling very uncomfortable with the prospect of going to a pub almost doubles to 39.5% when Social Distancing is reduced from two metres to one.

On-trade

RAI remains concerned over 2m rule

June 15, 2020

“The pubs, hotels and restaurants represented by the RAI, the LVA, the VFI and the IHF are the backbone of the very economically significant Irish tourism sector,” states the report.

Marketing

SMEs seek new state agency like IDA & Enterprise...

May 22, 2020

Local councils around the country might consider the possibility of easing up on outdoor seating and tables regulations to help with the new social distancing requirements in pubs and restaurants.

On-trade

Innovation needed in offering public spaces to bars...

May 19, 2020

The innovative technology, the first of its kind in the Irish marketplace, allows business owners to easily document and broadcast their venues’ compliance standards alongside the availability of space on their premises.

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