🚨Update Currently at EU Tourism and Hospitality Social Dialogue in Brussels representing Restaurants and Tourism sector in Ireland 🇮🇪 EU Commission to issue a new Tourism Sustainability Strategy plus a new policy regarding Short Term Rentals

Thankful to the COVID 19 Evaluation Committee for the invitation today to discuss and present on behalf of the Hospitality Sector.

Spending in bars and restaurants falls significantly in September Expenditure in the restaurants and dining sub-sector fell by more than 14% in September, Central Bank figures show 

🚨Breaking Minister @peterburkefg has reaffirmed his commitment to a new culinary strategy. Today I wrote to both Chairpersons of @Failte_Ireland and @TourismIreland seeking a meeting regarding collaboration regarding putting Ireland 🇮🇪 back on the world stage for Food

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I had a great day joining @TourismIreland in London at the world’s largest travel fair, World Travel Market. These events have potential to bring visitors at scale to our island, supporting businesses and communities across the regions 🇮🇪

Ireland’s food and drink experiences are world class, and promoting them is key to supporting local producers, attracting visitors and showcasing our cultural identity. It’s time to put food at the heart of how we tell Ireland’s story. We look forward to the updated tourism

‼️Tourism spend down 16% in Sept 2025 when compared to Sept 2024‼️ While tourism figures in Ireland in Sept 2025 saw an increase of 5% when compared with the same month in 2024, visitors spend was down a worrying 16% when compared with the same period.

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‼️Tourism spend down 16% in September 2025 when compared to September 2024‼️ While tourism figures in Ireland in September 2025 saw an increase of 5% when compared with the same month in 2024, visitors spend was down a worrying 16% when compared with the same period.

A majority of tourism businesses have reported either a decline in revenue or no increase in turnover this summer, according to a new survey by Fáilte Ireland.

On Tuesday next, Niall Rochford, General Manager @ashfordcastle will walk 250km to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer that claimed his wife, Stella far too soon. I’ve known Niall for many years and without doubt is an absolute gentleman and leader in the Hospitality industry.

🚨Minister needs to back Kenny Jacobs in the DAA He has done a great job so far at Dublin Airport and more rapid progress is required.

One in three hospitality businesses that secure often generous debt write-downs under the Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process (Scarp) end up going bust later anyway, an investigation by the Sunday Independent has established.

🚨Breaking Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil on Thursday. “This is a practical measure. We are not reducing it for just a year or two. This is a permanent reduction to reassure business owners across the country in the hospitality sector that we have their backs and

⚠️CAUTION: SHOCKING CONTENT The cover-up is always worse than the crime... and this crime is pure evil. This 2-minute clip comes from the verbatim film 'The Grooming Gangs Cover-Up,' which details the heinous acts done to children uncovered at trial. @elonmusk @DominicFrisby

🚨Breaking Tánaiste Simon Harris speaking in the Dáil on Thursday. “This is a practical measure. We are not reducing it for just a year or two. This is a permanent reduction to reassure business owners across the country in the hospitality sector that we have their backs and

Germany are also dropping to 7%. The UK will continue to see hospitality paying the highest VAT across Europe. You can NOT tax your way to growth. Approx 110k jobs estimated to be lost by the next budget. Decisions now firmly sit with @RachelReevesMP on what happens next

Budget buzz at Buswells Hotel severely dampened by restricted access and mixed feelings Thank you ⁦@thecurrency⁩ for the kind words Team effort from the Hospitality sector https://t.co/VJkyH0T6G0

Hospitality VAT cut aims to 'inject viability' - Burke Minister Burke said the decision was taken "to inject viability" into hospitality businesses and was evidence based.

Minister @Paschald has announced that the VAT rate on food and catering businesses and for hairdressing services will be reduced from 13.5% to 9% from 1 July 2026. #Budget2026

The Restaurants Association of Ireland today welcomes the return of the 9% VAT rate from July 2026. Thank you to An Taoiseach, An Tánaiste and Ministers Burke, Donohoe & Chambers for recognising the sector’s value and reinstating the 9% VAT rate. However, it must be noted that

Fine Gael is backing business and protecting jobs in #Budget2026 by: 🔵 Introducing VAT 9 to support the growth of 140,000 jobs 🔵 Increasing funding for tourism development 🔵 Increasing the R&D Tax Credit 🔵 And much more