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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

Over 85% of Restaurants will be open tomorrow after #stormemma2018 . Please share with friends & colleagues. It’s being a tough few days for all businesses across Ireland. Support Local / Spend Local #openforbusiness

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

"Considering the Irish people bailed out the banks to the tune of €65 Billion, the banks need to step up now and support small business." - @adriancummins #COVIDCommittee #RestaurantSurvival

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

“Our plan, which is the only viable solution for restaurants, is on the desks of Ministers & Departments." Read more about the @RAI_ie 's #COVID -19 Crisis Recovery Plan below. The 9-point plan aims to help save and recover the restaurant industry.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

"The Restaurants Association of Ireland are calling for an immediate reduction of the VAT rate to 9%, plus business supports, for a minimum period of 6 months" - @adriancummins on the risks for Irish businesses due to COVID-19 Read in full here: #COVID19

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

The Irish Insurance Industry must acknowledge COVID 19 as an infectious disease in Loss of Business clause of policies. @InsuranceRefIre @PresidentRAI

Tom Lyons

@TomLyonsBiz

4 years

Ireland's restaurants now like our publicans are gearing up to take action against their insurance companies. The @RAI_ie like @VFIpubs and @LVADublinPubs is preparing to fight for compensation on the behalf of thousands of businesses.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

🚨Taoiseach Predicts: Close to 3 million doses of vaccine to be administered by end of May Towards end of May will review reopening of hotels and guesthouse - no mention of cafés, restaurants or gastropubs #whatstheplan for our sector 1000s of businesses & 180,000 employees?

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Restaurants & indoor dining key to safe, regulated, controlled environment for public socialising in December & Christmas Irish Taxpayer / Exchequer to lose €250 Million if Restaurant Sector remains closed for indoor dining in December Press Release:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

The Restaurants Association of Ireland considers #Budget19 "A thoughtless Budget!" There has been zero regard for the Restaurants Sector particularly rural and border SMEs. The Government has turned its back on Tourism! @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Our CEO @adriancummins & @PresidentRAI Mark McGowan had a ptoductive meeting with Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment @LeoVaradkar today discussing much needed supports for businesses and employees in the Restaurant & Hospitality sector.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

The RAI welcomes statements tonight by Minister for health @SimonHarrisTD and @fiannafailparty @MichealMartinTD regarding social distancing. Members of the association are ready for the lockdown when it happens and will support it to protect staff and customers #StopTheSpread

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 months

Our industry is currently in crisis. Each and every day, several independent food-led businesses are being forced to close their doors for good. The RAI has a plan to help the Government avoid an otherwise inevitable tsunami of restaurant and café closures in 2024.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Restaurants, Cafés & Gastropubs should open for indoor dining when Hotels do. There has been no medical evidence showing differentiation between the two. Both operate social distancing, sanitising, Failte Ireland Guidelines, Sign up to Safety Charter. This is inequitable.

Gavan Reilly

@gavreilly

3 years

Restaurants Association of Ireland wants Government to publish "the medical and scientific evidence" on why a hotel restaurant is safer than a regular restaurant or gastropub. Hotels set to reopen, with indoor catering for residents, on June 2, but other indoors not until July

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

🌟1 new Michelin Star for @chefahmetdede of Dede, Cork 🟢3 Brand New Green Stars for sustainability 🟢4 New Bib Gourmands 🟢Chef Mentor award for Ross Lewis @ChapterOneDub Congratulations to All! Exceptional talent & produce in this country that we must continue to support!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 months

The Restaurant Association of Ireland had a productive and engaging meeting with Enterprise Minister @simoncoveney this evening who listened to restauranteurs explain the various pressures facing food-led businesses including the VAT increase, energy costs and the general cost of…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar acknowledges in the Dail that EU countries recommending 1 & 1.5 metre distancing and WHO also calling for 1 metre but says that it is under review here in Ireland & ultimately will be the decision of the CMO and NPHET. Businesses need guidance urgently!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

"The Government will need to introduce 0% VAT for restaurants, rates write off & reboot grants. The Government at this time needs to support Irish businesses and stand in solidarity with us.” - @adriancummins speaks to @FFT_ie

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

2 months

‘We cannot sustain the current 13.5% VAT rate on top of all the other cost increases’ Former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland - Brian Fallon of @FallonandByrne - is the latest restaurant owner to speak out about the difficulties that our industry currently…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

🚨Fine Gael politicians endorse reinstatement of 9% VAT rate for food-led businesses🚨 Fine Gael's Deputy @CiaranCannon and Senator @GarretAhearn have today published a call for the return of the 9% VAT rate for food-led hospitality businesses. In addition to this, Taoiseach…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

2 metre needs to be eased especially in light of Dept of Business report warning 2m distancing could “render large portions of the sector unviable”. Just 7,800 of 72,000 restaurant employees will return to their jobs under 2m rule but 47,500 would return at 1m. @adriancummins

The Irish Times

@IrishTimes

4 years

Harris says 2 metre rule for hospitality sector may be eased as shops reopen

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Rory O'Neill aka @PantiBliss 's exceptional interview on people working in entertainment & hospitality industries: "there's another section of the population that on top of all that have had their whole economic lives destroyed overnight." Worth a listen

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD tells the Dail that: "As we know the tourist are not coming into the country" "Of all sectors of the economy Travel Tourism & Hospitality was the worst hit" These words should be backed up by actions in the form of grants & supports in #JulyStimulus

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

10 years

The #GarthBrooks fiasco in numbers... http://t.co/ByjIZmXgss

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

After a successful year, @RAI_ie has put together its #Christmas #WishList for 2020. We want to see a reduction in the food #VAT rate, #insurance reform, a pro tourism government, and support for small business. We look forward to continuing the hard work in January. #rai

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Deputy @COSullivanTD Calls for 0% VAT rate and clearer guidance for restaurants and hospitality on how they will reopen, social distancing measures and seating per square metre.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

1/3 80% RAI members reporting landlords are still seeking full rent for closure period. A closed business with no income cannot meet it's outgoings. GE2020 was 7 weeks ago -legislative process being crippled by lack of government formation. Small businesses now have no protection

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

Minister Neale Richmond speaking in the Dáil yesterday evening: ‘I fully agree with you that [the return of the 9% VAT rate for food-based businesses] should be looked at’ It is very welcome to see that, following a meeting with the Restaurants Association of Ireland on…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

No outbreaks linked to restaurants since reopening: We thank our members for continuing to take actions to protect staff and customers and to prevent outbreaks in our safe and controlled sector Follow the guidelines:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Our Statement remains the same following this afternoons announcement This is discrimination of unvaccinated versus vaccinated. It is illogical & unenforceable Lack of a date & a proper plan from Government is astounding No plan for living with COVID & no #IndoorDiningEquality

Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

RAI Statement re proposals to Cabinet Restaurant Sector astounded and angered by a further delay of possible two weeks to reopening Indoors Allowing vaccinated customers only to dine indoors is flawed, unworkable and discriminatory. @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

New Closing Times for Restaurants will make thousands of businesses unviable and place tens of thousands of jobs at risk. @RAI_ie seeking urgent meeting with Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD #RestaurantSurvival @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

Owner of the Eala Bhán and Hooked restaurants in Sligo, @anthonygsligo , is the latest RAI Council Member to call on the Government directly to reinstate the 9% VAT rate for food-led businesses immediately to avoid further restaurant and café closures and a subsequent slew of job…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

In the last 5 years Dublin City Council have collected over €2.6 million from a sunshine tax on outdoor tables and chairs. Now they want to charge €630 for a sandwich board. This will hugely affect our members: small businesses who are already struggling to stay afloat

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

16 days

RTÉ News: Restaurant closures since January may cost economy €288m A new report published today by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) this morning estimates that every time a restaurant, café or other food-led business shuts its doors for good, it could result in the

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

“The VAT increase is crippling for a small restaurant. Every time the VAT bill comes around it’s, ‘How are we going to pay this?’ I haven’t paid myself in two months.” @Shane_RossTD @Irishtourismind @adriancummins

Marie-Claire Digby

@mcdigby

5 years

Sad news from ⁦ @ChameleonFood ⁩: Dublin restaurant Chameleon to close after 25 years in business via @IrishTimes

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

"We need to look at the issue of VAT in particular for our hospitality and our tourism sector, issues of commercial rents ,but also continue to try and transform and address the issue of insurance"

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

Fine Gael’s Helen McEntee says the Government needs to be looking at issues around rates, charges, flexibility from banks, VAT, commercial rents and insurance | Follow live updates:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

9 years

Huge congratulations to The Burren who are overall winners of @foodietowns 2015 #foodietowns #winner http://t.co/f1aCURN90u

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Delighted to have @RAI_ie council member @KillianEimear appointed to the Tourism Recovery Taskforce. Eimear will be a strong voice for the restaurant, cafe and gastropub sector. Advocating for supports to enable the industry to recover! @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

The RAI have been highlighting this issue of no-shows successfully today across all National media. We are advising our members to implement a policy in their restaurant for no-show bookings with immediate effect. #noshows

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

‘We have been through two recessions and a pandemic… the current climate is the most difficult we have faced and we are not alone’ Co-owner of the @KinaraGroupIRL and Deputy President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Seán Collender, has joined the chorus of restaurant…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

🚨Wave of Political Support For Return of VAT9 for Food-Led Business in Past Week Alone🚨 Speaking to RTÉ Radio One’s ‘Morning Ireland,’ Finance Minister @mmcgrathtd this morning said he recognised the trading difficulties being faced by our sector and the “hugely important…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

🚨Urgent Message To The Government From President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Paul Lenehan🚨 As the Government finalises its plans to stem the alarming rate of restaurant and café closures currently being seen, the next few weeks are going to determine the future

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

. @HHumphreysFG is of the belief as is government that business interruption cover & infectious diseases cover should be honoured by insurance companies during COVID19 Crisis @centralbank_ie writing to all insurance companies instructing them on how they should be handling claims

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

The sector is waiting to hear from you publicly @Ross_Shane1 @BGriffinTD @HHumphreysFG @Paschald @LeoVaradkar Many plans and supports being prepared which the @RAI_ie has been apart of but will you pledge to do everything to support restaurants & hospitality during this time?

Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺

@adriancummins

4 years

French PM @EmmanuelMacron said "Restaurateurs, hoteliers, players in tourism and leisure, you are part of our daily life, of the life of the Nation, of this French art of being. We are doing everything to support you during this difficult time. We will not let you go" Ireland ?

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Our asks of all parties and election candidates who will receive our full menifesto shortly. @LeoVaradkar @MichealMartinTD @MaryLouMcDonald @EamonRyan @BrendanHowlin #insurancereform #keepvat9

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Minister @BGriffinTD tells Dail Eireann today that he is seeking a lower VAT Rate for the Tourism & Hospitality Industry as he is personally passionate about this as part of the recovery. @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Minister @BGriffinTD confirms once more that a 0% VAT rate for Tourism and Hospitality is necessary to give the sector a fighting chance to recover and to take on the competitive international market.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Our neighbors have now joined the growing list of countries taking the measure to close restaurants and cafes in the interest of public health. Department of Health @roinnslainte the people of Ireland are looking to you now. @SimonHarrisTD @adriancummins #FlattenTheCurve

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told cafes, pubs and restaurants across the country to close tonight and to stay shut indefinitely to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Paris leading the way in helping businesses protect staff and customers by allowing extended seating outside restaurants and cafés. Minister @jpphelan this should be a consideration for Irish local government authorities. No street furniture charges! @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

Catherine Norris Trent

@cnorristrent

4 years

🍷Service has resumed on Paris’s café and restaurant terrasses. Diners are not allowed inside, but City Hall is letting owners extend seating outside on pavements and car parking spaces. Some roads are even set to be pedestrianised to let cafés welcome more customers #f24

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar confirms that Bars and pubs that can operate as a restaurant can do so, they won’t need to have a restaurant license. The @RAI_ie assumes that all that is required is registration with the local EHO to operate as a food business. @FSAIinfo @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

2 years

Senator @lichamber on behalf of her FF Senator Colleagues "Proposed 5pm closing time is a step too far" "People are going to socialise.... in homes & house parties. Not regulated spaces" "Safer environment in pubs & restaurants... safe & regulated environments"

Seán Defoe

@SeanDefoe

2 years

Fianna Fáil Senators jointly opposing the NPHET recommendation for a 5pm closing time for the hospitality sector

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

3/3 What can be done now @JPPhelan @MurphyEoghan @HHumphreysFG to help businesses? Loans are not an option. Moratoriums on rents,commercial rates, VAT payments, & utilities are needed now so there is an Irish restaurant sector when the crisis ends! @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

9 years

Massive congratulations to Ireland women's rugby team&particularly to our own Katie! @wee_norrie #6NationsChampions http://t.co/9dPQzNBh1d

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 months

Further coverage of the crisis of closures our industry is currently going through on @VirginMediaNews today. Across the country, the public is noticing that their favourite restaurants and cafés are shutting down - what will it take for the Government to take note and take…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

Delighted to be at the launch of @Failte_Ireland #TasteTheIsland today

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar states "the position on seasonal workers remains unchanged" This MUST change. Businesses & employees particularly in rural & coastal areas are without income for this season entirely. Businesses at the forefront of Irish Tourism are receiving no support!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

7 years

Very interesting panel discussion on #KitchenCulture in Ireland. @ChefNetworkIRL with @mistereatgalway @Danni_Barry @ninibrennan @marky01

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Restaurants put VAT cuts at the top of their pre-election menu #GeneralElection2020 #GE2020

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Our @PresidentRAI Mark McGowan tells the Oireachtas Committee how the sector is losing qualified staff to other sectors as there is no timeline for reopening @adriancummins calls for a more equitable apprenticeship scheme as financial burden currently too high for employers

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

📢RAI Statement Restaurant customers must dine on the street whilst hotel guests can eat & drink indoors. No Medical or Public Health reason to keep Restaurants & Cafes restricted if Hotels reopen #IndoorDiningEquality

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

Congratulations to @market_lane in #cork who have been awarded the @Bordbia Just ask Restaurant of the Month for November! @PamelaKelly83

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

🚨 13 Days As a matter of urgency can @Failte_Ireland @cathmartingreen @HSELive @DonnellyStephen explain how indoor dining multiple table bookings is permitted for tourists as per below guidelines but 7 adults cannot dine together if not in a tour group No common sense!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Dail Updates: Labour Party Leader @alankellylabour TD advocating for 1 metre for hospitality sector and for government, who has publicly alluded to that change coming, to announce soon so that businesses can make necessary changes before reopening on 29th June @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

After weeks of engagement with government a review of 2-meter social distancing for Hospitality businesses currently underway. @RAI_ie advocating for @WHO 1-meter social distance. This will allow us to operate safely and effectively on reopening. We expect a decision next Friday

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Government restricts heavily regulated & inspected controlled environments such as restaurants rather than tackling businesses and individuals who are flouting public health guidelines Compliant businesses & people suffer with blanket restrictions

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

We are delighted to annnounce the appointment of Mark McGowan as President of the Assocation. Mark, on the right below, is the owner and operator of @ScholarsHotel

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

16 days

'Margins have disappeared, they are at an all-time low... the increase in the VAT rate has been the final straw' The Restaurants Association of Ireland's (RAI) new report launched today shows that the average restaurant closure results in a loss of €1.36 million and 22 direct

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

. @CMOIreland confirms that work is underway on how hospitality sector specifically can apply social distancing and this will be released in the coming days. No indication on a move to recommend 1 metre instead of 2 metres social distancing @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

See below for an update from our CEO, @adriancummins #Tourism #RestaurantIndustry #HospitalityIndustry

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Breaking Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar announces an acceleration of the Phases, there will now be just 4 Phases for reopening. Revised Phase 3 - reopening of hotels restaurants, & bars that serve food with table service only! @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Welcoming the new Chef work permit announcement with Minister @HHumphreysFG at @SabaDublin today with @paulcaddensaba and @Failte_Ireland . @EnterInnov @adriancummins #ChefWorkPermit

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

7 years

Nominations for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2017 are NOW OPEN. Nominate online at #FoodOscars

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Our CEO @adriancummins speaking today at the Joint Committee on Tourism. It is clear that continued & expanded supports for survival are needed An outline of where the country needs to be before reopening - including metrics is needed & a detailed plan for reopening

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

8 years

We launched our #GE16 manifesto this morning #RestaurantVote #rates #training #vat9 %

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Dáil Update: TD @DenisNaughten calls for €140 million from Stay & Spend Scheme to be used to establish a Gift Voucher Guarantee Scheme so people can purchase a gift voucher now for Tourism & Hospitality "would bring huge injection of funds into sector" @adriancummins

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

Thank you to all TDs, Senators and Representatives who attended our Pre-Budget Briefing yesterday. VAT, skills shortages and insurance reform were some of the main topics discussed. We look forward to your support in advance of #Budget2020

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Urgent clarification needed regarding Pandemic Unemplpyment Payment (PUP). When sector shut down (date to be announced tomorrow afternoon) will there be staff available in DEASP @welfare_ie to process claims for @hospitality staff if laid off? @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

2 months

SMEs across the country - including local, independent restaurants and cafés - are the backbone of the Irish economy, employing 60% of the workforce and playing a pivotal role in rural and regional areas in particular. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has joined the…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Join us for an exclusive #FFTLive Webinar this Thursday, 28th May, at 12pm, where @adriancummins @RAI_ie will be discussing concerns and issues surrounding restaurant reopening restrictions. Chaired by @deelaffan @FFT_ie Register for free here:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

Fantastic to see the #CommisChef #Apprenticeship class up & running in #Limerick @LimClareETB #training #skills

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

🚨Statement "Revised Living with COVID Plan - No Dates – No Metrics - No Plan - Lacking in Detail Government announcement doesn’t go far enough- Restaurant & Hospitality Sector given no hope & no confidence" @adriancummins @PresidentRAI #whatstheplan

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

"I'm urging our members to keep a digital trail of all the cancellations that are coming in that are specific to #COVID -19." Mark McGowan, @PresidentRAI , on @dublincityfm this morning urging members to record cancellations for possible compensation.

Mark McGowan on Dublin City FM

Mark McGowan, President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, spoke about the impact of COVID-19 on hospitality sector. He also spoke about payments and reduction of VAT rate.

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

2 years

Restaurants Association of Ireland announces Paul Lenehan @harteskildare as New President 25th President @RAI_ie promises to “steer industry back to normality” with costs of doing business, skills shortage & 9% VAT priorities

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Weather forecast 🛑Outdoor dining not sustainable 🛑Kite flying not advised 🛑Risk of leaks Government should heed this & offer certainty, reassurance & a plan for living with COVID that includes all hospitality. Businesses, employees, suppliers & guests deserve certainty!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Tanaiste @LeoVaradkar confirms that the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will be extended until April 2021 and will include: New & Seasonal businesses! Restart Grant will be expanded and businesses who have already availed can apply for a top up @adriancummins #JulyStimulus

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

As part of our commitment to transparency on #tips , we are sending all our members a public notice so they can display their tipping policy. Have you put yours up yet?

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

On behalf of the Association @PresidentRAI Liam Edwards, & CEO @adriancummins we would like to thank all of our members & partners for their support in what has been a challenging year for the industry. We wish you a prosperous New Year & look forward to representing you in 2019!

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 months

While the result of tonight’s vote in the Oireachtas is disappointing, the Restaurants Association of Ireland and our 3,000 members would like to thank the Regional Independent Group of TDs for bringing forward what was an extremely positive motion. The Regional Independents’…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

The COVID-19 Booklet “Reopening Your Hospitality Business – A Practical Guide” is live & contains a foreword from @adriancummins @RAI_ie This is a living document to be updated in accordance with the Government guidelines over the coming weeks. Read here:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

5 years

Productive meeting with Minister @BGriffinTD yesterday regarding problems for employers engaging with new apprenticeship programmes / work permits for restaurants/ CSO data / rural Taxi’s/ Brexit - vat increase / insurance costs / Board of @Failte_Ireland

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

#HospitalityTourismExpo We begin on the Main Stage now: "Combating the Skills Shortage in Hospitality & Tourism: Education and Training" Keynote address by Dave Flynn - Executive Director of Workforce Agility & Innovation at @SkillnetIreland Fantastic Expert Panel to Follow

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Update Our CEO @adriancummins spoke with @PaulQuinnNews @VirginMediaNews with regards to the need for all Indoor Dining to reopen together from June 2 There is no difference between dining in a Hotel and any other food service establishment

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Mark McGowan, @PresidentRAI , on @ClaireByrneLive last night discussing the impact of corona virus on restaurants #coronavirus Click here to watch:

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Taoiseach's full speech below. No mention of hospitality, cafés, restaurants, gastropubs. #whatstheplan @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

7 years

Telling Irelands Food Story Panel of @mistereatgalway @olivia_duff @TinaODwyer @ShaneRaftery @Failte_Ireland #rai17

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

Government Press Conference re vaccine certs: "We need now to engage with the hospitality sector" RAI sought a meeting with Government in March regarding reported proposals of vaccine certificates for goods & services - wanted to outline the issues - no response No plan....

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

10 years

Imagine turning away 70,000 overseas visitors worth €50m to the economy #Ireland just did! #GarthBrooks

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

7 months

The food and hospitality sector warned the Government time and time again that costs are too high and margins are too tight for us to withstand an increased 13.5% VAT rate. It did not reinstate the 9% VAT rate in #Budget2024 and businesses will close as a result. Government…

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

4 years

Exclusion of Tourism from standalone Dept to address economic impact of Covid-19 on sector sends shockwaves across Restaurant & Tourism We look forward to working closely with Minister @cathmartingreen to Rebuild & Stabilise Restaurant & Tourism Sector through July Stimulus

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

6 years

The Restaurants Association of Ireland is very please to see this legislation in the process of being signed into law. @adriancummins @PresidentRAI

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

8 years

We need a body with responsibility for Hospitality Education Policy - #shortageofchefs will continue #tourismcareers . BRING BACK #CERT

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Restaurants Association of Ireland

@RAI_ie

3 years

6 days since the announcement of the roadmap for reopening & despite immediately seeking clarity on the exclusion of hospitality from indoor events - still no clarification. Indoor gatherings commence today at 60% capacity yet 7 adults cannot book a restaurant table indoors

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