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Restaurant Closures Since January Could Cost Economy €288m, Report Finds

Ireland’s economy could lose up to €288 million annually as a result of closures in the service sector, RTÉ reported this week.

Restaurants Association Of Ireland Joins SaveJobs Campaign

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has announced it has joined the SaveJobs campaign.

IFEX 2024 Opens Doors With Sustainability High On The Agenda

IFEX, Northern Ireland’s largest food, drink, retail and hospitality event will open its doors this week on Tuesday, March 5, at the Titanic Exhibiti...

NI Chef Of The Year Finalists Announced Ahead Of IFEX

Some of Ireland’s most skilled chefs are set to go head-to-head next week for the chance to be crowned the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

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...

Acclaimed Chef Dylan McGrath Set To Open IFEX

In just three weeks’ time, Dylan McGrath, who is one of the industry’s most renowned and celebrated chefs, is set to open the doors to IFEX 202...

Senator Endorses Reinstatement Of 9% VAT Rate For Food-Led Businesses

Hospitality businesses should be afforded the benefit of a lower VAT rate on food services, if they are to continue to survive and thrive, two Fine Gael po...