Podcast appearances and mentions of adrian cummins

The food safety watchdog is proposing a measure that would see all food premises publicly display signage to show the level of cleanliness and food safety standards of the business.How would the roll out work?Joining Kieran to discuss is Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland and Gail Carroll, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at the FSAI.

150 restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and food businesses shut their doors in the first three months of the year. That's according to a survey by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, which says it offers a sobering snapshot of an industry grappling with rising costs and shrinking margins. Four in five restaurants expect they'll cut staff hours, while 70 per cent expect to reduce overall staff numbers. CEO of the Restaurants Assocation of Ireland, Adrian Cummins says there's been a slowdown in closures, down from around 300 during the same time last year.. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by John O'Brien, An Teach Bia Maith in Kilrush and Tony Cogan, from Cogan's Bar and Restaurant in Miltown Malbay. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=823830546412506&set=a.768920478570180

As the cold weather continues and people are advised to stay indoors, the hospitality industry says they have taken a hit with restaurants facing mass cancellations. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Adrian Cummins, CEO, Restaurants Association of Ireland.

From restaurants serving festive feasts to retail stores managing the rush of last-minute shoppers, the Christmas season is a critical time for the hospitality and retail sectors. But did it deliver the boost they were counting on? Joining Emmet Oliver for Anton was Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland and Adrian Cummins from the Restaurant Association of Ireland….

These are some very challenging times for retail and hospitality here, with news this week that men's fashion retailer Alias Tom was placed into liquidation while high profile Dublin restaurant Shanahan's on St Stephen's Green closed, and Dillinger's in Ranelagh will close in November after 16 years in operation.On Tuesday, hundreds of hospitality, tourism, retail, and other small business owners protested in Dublin outside Leinster House about the increasing costs of doing business here, with many of those costs being Government imposed. The Restaurant Association of Ireland was one of the groups that organised that protest, and its CEO Adrian Cummins joins Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the key issues raised at the protest, while Eoin Burke Kennedy of The Irish Times explains the backdrop to Alias Tom's winding up this week.At the end of last month, the Government announced that the much talked about auto enrolment private sector pension scheme would finally come into effect in September 2025.A report in the Irish Independent suggested there could be a tax sting in the tail for those workers, following the release of the Finance Bill last week. Dominic Coyle, The Irish Times resident pensions expert, outlines what's being proposed in the Finance Bill for auto enrolment.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These are some very challenging times for retail and hospitality here, with news this week that men's fashion retailer Alias Tom was placed into liquidation while high profile Dublin restaurant Shanahan's on St Stephen's Green closed, and Dillinger's in Ranelagh will close in November after 16 years in operation.On Tuesday, hundreds of hospitality, tourism, retail, and other small business owners protested in Dublin outside Leinster House about the increasing costs of doing business here, with many of those costs being Government imposed. The Restaurant Association of Ireland was one of the groups that organised that protest, and its CEO Adrian Cummins joins Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock to discuss the key issues raised at the protest, while Eoin Burke Kennedy of The Irish Times explains the backdrop to Alias Tom's winding up this week.At the end of last month, the Government announced that the much talked about auto enrolment private sector pension scheme would finally come into effect in September 2025.A report in the Irish Independent suggested there could be a tax sting in the tail for those workers, following the release of the Finance Bill last week. Dominic Coyle, The Irish Times resident pensions expert, outlines what's being proposed in the Finance Bill for auto enrolment.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Cummins, CEO Restaurants Association of Ireland discusses the protest today outside Leinster House to highlight the unsustainable cost of doing business.

Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Miriam Simon, business strategist; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.Anton is also joined by Adrian Cummins, CEO from the Restaurants Association of Ireland to discuss the hospitality sector holding a day of action in response to Budget 2025.

The Taxis for Ireland Coalition met with the National Transport Authority's Advisory Committee this week calling for a dedicated Government strategy for taxis as the supply has decreased in nearly every county. Joining Clare McKenna to discuss is Jim Waldron, Spokesperson for the National Private Hire and Taxi Association & Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland,

Adrian Cummins, Restaurants Association of Ireland. Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland. Dr Tom McDonnell, Nevin Economic Research Institute affiliated to ICTU. Catherine Cox, Family Carers Ireland. Pat Crotty Vintner's Federation. Donal Swan, National Women's Council. Elaine Dunne, Early Childcare Providers.

In today's episode, Niall dives into the proposed UK laws banning smoking in outdoor spaces and asks, should Ireland follow suit? He speaks with Adrian Cummins from the Restaurant Association and Paul Tryvaud of Tryvaud's Restaurant in Killarney to explore how this potential ban could impact the hospitality industry.The UK government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is considering tougher outdoor smoking rules to reduce preventable deaths linked to tobacco. While health experts welcome the move, concerns are emerging from ministers and business owners about its effect on pubs and restaurants.We also hear a range of opinions from callers—some arguing it's a case of nanny state laws, while others support the ban for public health reasons. Tune in for a lively discussion on this controversial issue.

The Restaurant Association of Ireland (RAI) have counted 577 restaurant closures between September 2023 and this past July - around two per day. Beloved Dublin eatery UKIYO, is another restaurant having to close its doors after 20 years of business. Co-owner Duncan Maguire and CEO of the RAI, Adrian Cummins join Anton to tell us more about these closures.

Apparently, one in 20 people have walked out on a meal at a restaurant without paying, and it seems on the rise according to a UK survey.Sarah is a waitress and apparently knows all about this. She joins Kieran, as well as Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland to discuss how much of a problem it is in Ireland.

Dublin is going to be very busy this weekend. There's Taylor Swift playing three sold out nights in the Aviva Stadium, Longitude in Marlay Park, Shania Twain is at Malahide Castle on Friday and the Saw Doctors are at Fairview Park on Saturday.You also have the GAA Senior football Championship and the Dublin Pride Parade.All of which will bring around 600,000 people into the capital over the weekend.Adrian Cummins is the CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and a founding member of the Taxis for Ireland Coalition, and they are warning that they're won't be nearly enough taxis to meet demand. Will public transport be able to hold up?He joins Andrea, along with Barry Kenny, Corporate Comms Manager with Irish Rail, Sunil Sharpe, spokesperson for Give Us The Night and listeners to discuss.

A coalition of concerned stakeholders within the tourism industry have written to the Taoiseach, to express their concerns over rural tourism. The Irish Self-Catering Federation are among the industry chiefs who are calling upon Simon Harris to “stop unintended and serious harm being inflicted on Ireland's rural tourism economy”. One of the issues concerning the coalition of concerned stakeholders is in relation to the Registration of Short-Term Letting Bill. To explore this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Máire NÍ Mhurchú, the CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation and Fred Hannaford of Deerpark Holiday Cottages in Killaloe. Picture (c): ‘Pat Crotty, Vintners Federation of Ireland, and Maire ni Mhurchu, (CEO) of the Irish Self Catering Federation, Brendan Kenny, (Chief Executive), Ireland Association for Adventure Tourism, and Adrian Cummins, Restaurant Association Ireland as they hand in a letter on behalf of a coalition of tourism industry chiefs - including the Irish Self-Catering Federation, the Vintners Federation of Ireland, the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, and Ireland's Association of Adventure Tourism - has today written to Taoiseach Simon Harris urging him to work with them to “stop unintended and serious harm being inflicted on Ireland's rural tourism economy.”

The days are getting longer and hopefully warmer, with domestic and international travel plans on our mind we look at the challenges facing the tourism industry in Ireland. Joining Pat this morning was Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier, Adrian Cummins, Restaurant Association of Ireland and Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry.

Nicola Lynch tells Marc O'Driscoll about having to close her business Zest Cafe in Killorglin in Co. Kerry after 18 years and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, discusses the findings of its new report that assesses the impact of a restaurant closure on the economy.

Yesterday, Leo Varadkar shocked the nation with his resignation as Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael.He said: ‘I don't feel I am the best person for that job anymore' But who is the right person for the job? What qualities would you like to see in a new leader? Andrea Gilligan was joined by Eoghan Gallagher, President of Young Fine Gael, Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association, Peter Dooley, Dublin Renters Union and others to discuss...

The CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland talks about something very personal today - being on dialysis and waiting on a kidney transplant Irish Kidney Association - https://ika.ie/

Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive, Restaurants Association of Ireland // Stephen Vaughan, Owner of White Rabbit // Gary O'Hanlon, Chef

Why are a growing number of independent restaruants and coffee shops closing their doors for the final time? Reporter Barry Lenihan and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurant Association.

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Adrian Cummins of the Restaurant Association of Ireland about his fear that repaying warehoused pandemic debt could see lots of restaurants close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive with The Restaurants Association of Ireland, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's 12% increase in minimum wage, and the possible affect it will have on businesses.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The newly formed Taxis for Ireland Coalition, comprising six organizations from tourism, hospitality, and enterprise, has urged the Government to tackle the taxi supply shortage.Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association joined Kieran to discuss...

Following last week's events in the city centre, Niall Shanahan, Communications Officer with FORSA, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants' Association joined The Last Word to discuss the importance of an open door for immigrants in Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

As the one year anniversary of the recent tipping legislation approaches, some questions are starting to arise about how practical it really is.Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, joined Seán to explain how it works and the kind of issues cropping up as a result of it.

Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe have announced a budget package for the coming year worth €14 billion. This is split between expenditure measures of €5.3 billion, €1.1 billion worth of tax measures and a €6.4 billion core package. A reduction in childcare fees, an increase in carbon tax and an increase to the rent tax credit are among the biggest measures. Kieran Cuddihy was joined on The Hard Shoulder by a panel of guests to discuss the measures announced today. Guests include: John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Emmet Oliver, Lecturer and The Hard Shoulder's Business Correspondent, Tanya Ward, CEO of Children's Rights Alliance, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Adrian Cummins, CEO Restaurants Association, Donall O'Keeffe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association and Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald....

Shocking scenes outside Leinster House yesterday as TDs and staff were unable to leave the grounds due to protestors. There's videos circulating of Michael Healy Rae being jostled and harangued, verbal abuse being thrown at him. 13 people were arrested in connection with the protests. Where you there? What do you think of these kind of demonstrations? Andrea was joined by some of those who were in Leinster House yesterday including; patient advocate, Stephen Teap, Adrian Cummins and CEO of the Restaurant's Association. Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae, Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward, Joe O'Shea, Editor of CorkBeo and more listeners joined Andrea to discuss...

Can we expect a long-awaited drop in energy prices in the coming months?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive for the Restaurant's Association of Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cormac Lucey, Finance Columnist with the Sunday Times; Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland

Insolvency rates in the hospitality sector have increased by more than 200% in the first half of this year. This comes as the government is expected to increase the 9% VAT rate for the sector in September. With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

Joan McCarthy, National Advocacy Officer, Irish Wheelchair Association and Adrian Cummins, Restaurant Association of Ireland.

Cash or plastic what are the rules for paying your bill? also, we ask if businesses should be allowed to refuse cash in favour of card-only transactions. To discuss with Pat this morning was Vincent Jennings CEO of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, Adrian Cummins, and Seán Nolan of ClarkHill Solicitors in Dublin. Our reporter Elaine Smith asked people in Cork what their view was.

Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, react to plans to permanently ban private cars from College Green.

Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of joins Bobby to discuss the economic report which advocates for the government to extend the reduced 9% VAT Rate until the end of 2025.

The Restaurant Association of Ireland has published an economic report advocating for the government to extend the reduced 9% VAT Rate and not bring back an increase until the end of 2025. CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

With many shops and restaurants opening now on St Stephen's day, is it time that trains operate on that day too? Kieran was joined by Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland and Barry Kenny, corporate communications manager with Irish Rail…

All over the country, restaurants are being forced to close their doors, unable to function in the current economic climate. Fears are growing that closures within the industry could reach one per day, levels last seen during the recession in 2012. With energy costs continuing to rise and Covid-era supports due to end early next year, the worst may be yet to come. In today's episode, chef and restaurateur JP McMahon tells Ciaran Hancock about his decision to close his Galway-based restaurant Tartare in August this year. We also hear from Adrian Cummins, chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, who believes the government could be doing a lot more to ease the pressure on the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, warns that eateries are going out of business at the rate of one a day.

Adrian Cummins, CEO Restaurants Association of Ireland, Cormac Lucey, Economics columnist with Sunday Times Ireland, Cormac Lucey, Economics columnist with Sunday Times Ireland

Adrian Cummins, who’s CEO of the Restaurants’ Association of Ireland, gives his reaction to reports that the 9% VAT rate for the sector will end in March and will revert to a higher rate.

As Ireland reaches full employment we discuss if we need to lower our visa entry requirements for workers coming into the country. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association, and James Lawless, Fianna Fail TD, Kildare North both joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

Staff shortages can be seen in many small businesses and hospitality settings but could things be made easier for staff to be recruited and retained. Fianna Fail TD James O'Connor, joined Andrea and Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants association of Ireland to discuss if the work permit if fit for purpose.

Adrian Cummins, CEO of The Restaurants Association of Ireland, Coia Dahill, Hairdresser and owner of Hemera Salaon in Clonmel, Kenneth Kearney, an operations manager at O'Reilly's Fish and Chips

Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Professor Dónal O'Shea, HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity

Outdoor dining looks set to stay as the cabinet is seeking approval to extend it for pubs and restaurants. Minister Helen McEntee is today seeking cabinet approval to extend outdoor seating areas for pubs and restaurants by 6 months as the hospitality industry enters the summer season. Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Irelands spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland

Come the weekend, we can go to nightclubs again and have more guests at weddings, but what about your working situation? Is it back to the office or carrying on at the kitchen table? In this episode, the Indo Daily looks at what the government is planning where working from home or back to the office is concerned. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at the Irish Independent, Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.