Sligo Restauranteur says Dublin Hotels are responsible for VAT rate increase
A Sligo Restauranteur has pointed the finger of blame on Dublin hotels over the increase in VAT rate for the hospitality sector. As part of Budget 2023, the rate is to increase from 9% to 13.5% from March of next year. The Government had previously cut the raid…
Friday Panel North West Today
The Friday panel this week on North West Today consisted of Sligo Restaurateur and former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland Anthony Gray, and Joe Shannon Executive Head Chef Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo. OceanFM Ireland · Friday Panel 2005
Sligo pub and restaurant owners call for scrapping of 8pm closing time
Pub and restaurant owners in Sligo say they are at a particular disadvantage when it comes to covid restrictions due to its proximity to the border. They’re calling for the 8pm closing time to be scrapped as different rules apply in Northern Ireland for the hospitality sector. Anthony Gray owns…
Local Restaurateur rejects Restaurants Association’s criticism of Budget
A Sligo Restaurateur and former President of the Restaurants Association is questioning the organisation over their response to yesterday’s budget. The Restaurants Association of Ireland described Budget 2022 as being disastrous, showing no ambition to stimulate the tourism industry, and were particularly critical of the decision to end the …
Jobs losses expected in Drinks Industry
The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland are predicting 3,400 job losses across the border counties in the drinks and hospitality sector in the new year. Their analysis says there will be 40,000 fewer jobs nationally with rural areas, women, and young people being impacted the most. DIGI has…
Confusion for hospitality sector; Fáilte Ireland to update guidelines
A local restauratuer says there are mixed messages ‘yet again’ surrounding guidelines for the hospitality sector. Failte Ireland are expected to publish updated guidelines today after holding talks with government officials yesterday following the Attorney General, Paul Gallagher, confirming that outdoor gatherings of upto 200 guests can take place in…
Latest advice from NPHET is another blow to the hospitality sector
The advice from The National Public Health Emergency Team NOT to bring children into indoor dining settings has been strongly criticised by a local restaurant owner. The Chief Medical Officer says it’s safer not to bring children into indoor dining services, saying it’s the responsible public health advice. …