The Restaurants Association Of Ireland welcomes VAT Retention at 9% in Budget 2015

Budget 2015 gives much needed assurance of continued job creation with retention of VAT at 9% RAI welcomes government decision not to increase Excise The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) today praised the Government’s decision to retain the 9% VAT rate on tourism services in the Budget 2015 announcements. The Association however is discontented by aspects of […]

Restaurants Association of Ireland calls for the crisis shortage of chefs to be tackled in Budget 2015

• Shortage of Chefs has now reached crisis levels, and threatens the success of the Tourism Industry. • The RAI is also proposing 1000 work place apprenticeships for the Restaurant Sector. • VAT rate of 9% must be retained to 2020 to ensure continued job growth in tourism.   • Overheads must be reduced and regulatory burdens relieved for restaurants. • Reduce […]