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
Restaurants Association Of Ireland
‘You will have to go to the Costa del Sol to see an Irish pub’: hospitality protesters descend on Dáil
Restaurateurs and publicans warn of mass closures unless Government reverses VAT increase
Dublin steakhouse Shanahan’s on the Green closed until further notice due to financial challenges
Circular to employees and suppliers says the company is in an ‘alarming, almost impossible situation’
Minister defends ‘fighting’ for hospitality VAT reduction in Budget 2025
Industry lobbyists have widely criticised Peter Burke’s failure to secure the tax cut
Measures to improve working conditions leading to crisis in food sector, report finds
Impact ‘could lead’ to loss of 625,000 international visitors and 21,000 tourism jobs
Hospitality sector urges Government response to ‘severe challenges’ amid gloomy outlook
Food sales have fallen by about 9% on average this year, and are expected to drop by as much as 12% over the rest of the year, according to lobbies
Food sector sees largest jobs decline amid mounting concern over closures
The CSO’s monthly estimates of payroll employees takes in real-time Revenue data to detect trends in the labour market
Irish restaurant closures approach 600 after VAT hike
Industry argues that increased rate is shutting establishments
Tourism agencies criticise ‘really regrettable’ pilots’ industrial action
Aer Lingus agreement with pilots will ‘definitely give a boost to the market’, says chief executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association
‘We just kept fighting’: the miraculous return of Coppinger Row restaurant
As Marc and Conor Bereen prepare to reopen their much loved restaurant, formerly Coppinger Row, they reflect on the ‘scary times’ in the industry
Only one food service business fined under new staff tips legislation
The 2022 Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act followed anecdotal evidence some employers were using tips to pay staff and service overheads
Thousands of rural tourism businesses ‘face closure’ over new short-term letting rules
Tourism chiefs will deliver a letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris before Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting outlining ‘untold damage’
Most restaurants say VAT hike biggest threat to sector as insolvencies rise
Insolvencies more than double in first three months of 2024
Ireland’s best restaurants revealed at annual awards
Aishling Moore of Goldie wins best chef while Dede at the Customs House is named restaurant of the year
The Government’s small business package unpacked: What is in it and why is it coming now?
What measures has the Government introduced or promised and how have they been received?
Card data suggests it’s not all doom and gloom in the hospitality sector
Central Bank figures show card spending on social activities such as entertainment, dining out and memberships is growing faster than overall average
More than 200 restaurants and cafes have shut this year, RAI report finds
Employment in the sector overall grew by more than 80 per cent between the first quarter of 2012 and the end of last year
Almost 1,600 restaurant job losses put down to Government measures
Increased minimum wage, VAT and social insurance hitting hospitality industry, according to sector
Business wants more supports to ease hit of Government-backed pay hikes
New report shows small restaurants and retailers face 19% increase in costs by 2026
Lobby group calls for action on ‘chronic shortage’ of taxis across country
Coalition of hospitality lobby groups and taxi-app companies will hold briefing with TDs and Senators on Wednesday
Housing in 2024: ‘several more years before we see the quantity of houses we need’
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Almost 400 employers found in breach of new tipping laws
Majority of contraventions related to displaying a notice about how tips and gratuities are distributed
Dublin retailers, restaurants and pubs fearful of long-term impact of violent scenes
‘We believe it is essential the policing strategy is adjusted so there is a high profile, sustained Garda presence on Dublin streets throughout the city centre on a permanent basis’
Increased VAT rate ‘nail in the coffin’ for small businesses, says restaurants’ group
The 9% rate is due to revert to 13.5% on Friday
Colin O’Daly obituary: Michelin-star chef, co-founder of Roly’s and painter
In 2009, O’Daly retired from Roly’s Bistro and went on to become a full-time artist
Will ending the 9% VAT rate spell disaster for the hospitality sector?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Tributes paid to ‘inspirational’ chef Colin O’Daly who has died aged 70
Co-founder of Roly’s Bistro died on Friday at Cork University Hospital
Insurance fraud and rising premiums: ‘People think they can get away with making outrageous claims’
Industry figures concede a lot of work is being done to reform the insurance sector in Ireland, but believe it’s not being done fast enough to prevent businesses from closing down
Restaurants and hair salons team up to campaign for 9% VAT rate to be retained in budget
Both industries expect the rate to increase to 13.5% in September but want the hike to be reversed in October’s budget
A rite of passage: ‘My first summer job means I won’t be relying on my parents anymore’
This summer will open up a new world of independence, lifelong lessons, and hard-earned cash for thousands of teenagers
Revealed: Full list of winners from the Irish restaurant Oscars 2023
Dublin restaurants, pubs and cafes take the lion’s share of top awards at nationwide awards ceremony attended by more than 1,200 restaurateurs and staff
Michelin star results make it seem like wheels have come off for a number of Irish restaurants
When will Ireland get its first three-Michelin star restaurant?
Eating out more expensive in Dublin than London, Paris and Rome, survey says
A three-course meal for two in Dublin costs €80, according to the figures, compared with an average of €60 to eat in a Parisian restaurant
Ministers give no commitment to hospitality industry that 9% VAT rate will be retained
Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe would not be drawn on future of lower VAT rate for pubs, restaurants and hotels
Take-up of Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme ‘much less than anticipated’
Deadline for claims extended, while scheme is under review and may be continued or tweaked
As restaurant after restaurant closes down, is it curtains for high end dining in Ireland?
Even Denmark’s Noma, voted best restaurant in the world five times, is closing due to the ‘unsustainable’ cost, and diners are now seeking quicker, cheaper options
Award-winning Galway restaurant Loam closing over ‘insane’ business costs
Restaurant had won multiple awards and held Michelin star since 2015 but battled ‘insane’ costs and staff shortages
Campaign for service charges to be shared fairly reaches a tipping point
From Thursday diners should be able to see how tips are distributed to staff
New law to ensure staff get paid tips comes into effect from Thursday
From December 1st restaurant and bar staff will have a right to a share of tips paid electronically
‘There’s only so much you can charge for soup’ - the restaurateurs closing their doors
Restaurants Association believes some businesses are trying to ‘hang on until after Christmas’ and that more closures will happen in January and beyond
Revenue extends deadline for businesses to repay Covid-era tax debts
Almost €2.6 billion Covid-era business tax debt warehoused, new figures show
Restaurants need Covid tax debt break to avoid going out of business
Opinion: Hospitality sector owes more than €900m in warehoused taxes and needs Government help to deal with this Covid debt overhang
Irish restaurant sector on the brink as closures begin to bite
Experts say worst is yet to come with the end of Covid-era schemes in early 2023
Where do chefs and restaurateurs eat on their days off?
From the Michelin chef who opts for a food truck pizza to the wine bar owner who knows the best local places in Cork
International recruitment drive needed to ‘save the summer’ for tourism industry
Committee to be told of estimated 40,000 job vacancies amid ‘unprecedented’ shortages
Legal status of Covid measures still uncertain
Dismissal of charges against four men in Golfgate case has brought little clarity
‘Time to be ourselves again’: Taoiseach confirms end to almost all Covid-19 restrictions
Most limitations to lift from 6am Saturday as Ireland has ‘weathered the Omicron storm’
Quarter of retail stores have had to close for period or reduce hours due to Covid
Retail, hospitality and food industry call for change to close contact rules
Gloom envelops hospitality and tourism sector at the end of 2021
Sectors plunged back into uncertainty by the restrictions caused by Omicron variant
There may be issues ahead with one Covid business support scheme
Bill for tax warehousing scheme was already at €2.5bn even before latest restrictions
Businesses should prepare for staff shortages due to Omicron, expert says
Sam McConkey says highly transmissible variant hitting ‘working age group’ of population
Hospitality worst hit as consumer spending fell by €10bn, CSO data shows
Spending on alcohol for domestic consumption rose €0.5 billion in 2020
Covid-19: Hotel and restaurant owners fear latest curbs won’t be the last
Damage already done when public warned against socialising, says representative
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