Paul Lenehan | Hospitality Ireland

Some 70% Of Irish Restaurants Saw A Decline In Profitability In 2023

Only 14% of Irish restaurants managed to increase profitability in 2023, compared to 70% which saw a decline, the highest proportion of any tourism sector...

Tolteca To Close Dublin Restaurants

Tolteca, the Mexican food chain, announced last week that it will be closing all of its Dublin restaurants due to 'challenging trading conditions.'

Restaurants Association Of Ireland Makes ‘Urgent’ Appeal

Paul Lenehan, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI), has released an "urgent message" to the government encouraging it to do...

Irish Restaurant Awards Make A Return For 2024

The Irish Restaurant Awards were officially launched yesterday at the Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, marking the 15th year of the industry awards.

The Lab Pizza Restaurant To Close Due To ‘Rising Costs’

The Lab - Sourdough Pizza, a popular restaurant in Dublin 8, has announced it be closing on December 3.

Park Café In Ballsbridge Is Closing Citing 'Very Challenging Time'

Richard Corrigan’s Park Café in Ballsbridge has announced it will be closing after just a year in business.

Government Is Failing Hospitality Industry Warns RAI

Paul Lenehan, president of the Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI), has challenged the government's assertion that a complete recovery of the hospitali...

Irish Restaurants Want VAT Revisited In Next Budget

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has released its pre-budget submission which is calling for the government to reinstate the 9% VAT rate for sm...