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 from Maghera worked as an intern in the European Parliament in late 2024 for six months with the Renew group and is now back working in Ireland with the Restaurants Association of Ireland.  Recorded live at the European Parliament, Brussels as part of Saturday Chronicle 24th May 2025 hosted by Jim Collins, Tom Hanley, Daragh Leamy and Stephen Minogue .  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

A Clare café owner claims supplier price gouging is forcing businesses to close and putting undue pressure on those that survive. With a new survey indicating a spike in food businesses closing their doors this year, proprietors are pointing to rising costs as their greatest challenge. A total of 150 restaurants, gastro pubs or other food businesses ceased trading in the first three months of this year, according to new figures from the Restaurants Association of Ireland. Of the 170 respondents to the RAI's survey, 65% reported a decline in financial performance last year, compared to 2023. The finding is unsurprising given RAI data indicates that between 2022 and 2025, the price of fruit and vegetables has gone up by nearly 50%, while beef is up 96% and chocolate has soared by a startling 157%. It's also reported that menu costs haven't kept pace with these rising input costs, increasing by just shy of 17% for lunch and less than 19% for dinner. Frank Landy of Sweet 'n' Green in Ennis believes large suppliers are taking advantage of global circumstances at the expense of small businesses. A whole 94% of the survey's respondents foresee a continued rise in food costs this year, while 88% expect beverage prices to do likewise. To stay afloat, four in five restaurants are preparing to cut staff hours and 70% expect to reduce overall staff numbers. Tony Cogan of Cogan's Bar and Restaurant in Miltown Malbay says he's just about breaking even and has to watch every single cent.

The show kicked off with Alan Morrissey chatting to John O'Brien and Tony Cogan about the Restaurants Association of Ireland's Cost of Doing Business 2025 Survey. Next, Alan spoke with Manufacturing Director of Ireland Operations, Tom O'Carroll and EMEA VP of QARC & Reg. Affairs, Frank Moloney. They discussed all things Zimmer Biomet. The conversation then shifted to Miltown Malbay AirBnB host, Lorna Cahill. She joined us on Morning Focus to discuss the remarkable finding from new research by Airbnb. Later, Alan was joined by Engineering Manager, Linda Phillips, Senior Chemist, Ahmad Ziaee and Chemist, Neville Murphy. They all chatted to Alan about the new investment on the talent development and retainment in the southwest region specifically Shannon, Clare. This was followed by the weekly Garda Focus segment with Sergeant Edel Burke, from Kilrush Garda Station. To follow, Alan was joined by Avril Collentine, Solicitor at Cahir & Co for our Legal slot. Next was our weekly episode of In the Garden Slot with Tom Stewart from Keanes Garden Centre. Derek Clune from Shannon Tidy Towns joined Alan to discuss How Zimmer has been involved in Shannon Tidy Towns, followed then by Operations Manager from Clare GAA, Deirdre Murphy. Deirdre discussed The partnership between Zimmer Biomet & Clare GAA. Next, Alan was joined by Manufacturing Director of Shannon operations, Mike O'Malley. Mikey chatted about CSR engagement in the surrounding Communities. Alan also caught up with Tommy Marren who discussed his latest play to Clare, Matches and Old Flames Back At Glór. Alan was then joined by Clare FM's, Derrick Lynch and Paudie Carmody to get the Sports Review from the Weekend. They discussed Kerry vs Clare and Waterford vs Clare. To wrap the show up, Alan was joined by Frankie Coote for the weekly ‘Ask the Dog Warden' segment.

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

A recent survey by the cashless tipping provider Paynt, with the Restaurants Association of Ireland, showed that cashless tips rose by 74% in December, and that 83% of businesses that use cashless tipping report higher tips received. But, what does this say about the way we tip?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ian O'Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

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.

The Chairperson of the Clare branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland says it's a "joke" that Shannon Airport doesn't have adequate public transport links. It comes as a number of tourism and hospitality representative organisations are demanding that the next Government addresses the challenges being faced by their sectors. With Government formation talks progressing, those encountering difficulties in their respective industries are making their concerns known. The Vintners Federation of Ireland, the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Irish Hotels Federation and the Licensed Vintners Association have this week outlined the challenges they're encountering and the measures they wish to see introduced over the coming Dáil term. Among their asks are for the hospitality VAT rate to be reduced to 9% and for the rising cost of business to be meaningfully addressed through sector-specific measures such as an across-the-board reduction in employers' PRSI. From January 1st, the minimum wage will rise by 80c to €13.50 per hour, and Vice-Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Maurice Walsh, who owns Durty Nelly's in Bunratty, says this is unsustainable. Other areas the organisations are asking the next Government to address are the tourism bed capacity crisis, with 25% of this county's bed stock contracted to the Department of Integration according to the latest Fáilte Ireland figures. Additionally, the removal of the Dublin Airport passenger cap is being sought in conjunction with greater incentives to travel through regional airports. Clare VFI chair and owners of O'Dea's Pub in Ennis believes Shannon Airport isn't getting the investment it deserves and is accusing the Government of pursuing a "self-serving", Dublin-focused aviation policy.

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

Clare's hospitality providers are warning this county's tourism economy will be flushed down the drain, unless substantial supports are put in place to support the sector. Businesses from across this county and beyond are gathering outside the Dáil this lunchtime, to protest the lack of helpful measures introduced in Budget 2025. According to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, over 580 food let outlets have closed their doors since the introduction of the 13.5% Vat rate last year, while in Clare alone, 18 pubs have closed in the same timeframe. Clare VFI Chair and Owner of O'Deas Pub in Ennis Charlie O'Meara is at Leinster House  and has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that all local businesses need supports to stay afloat.

Clare businesses will be marching on Leinster House this afternoon to express their frustration with Budget 2025. The protest has been organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Vintners Federation of Ireland and the Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Council, with all calling for urgent measures to offset "spiralling costs". Retail and hospitality firms will benefit from a €4,000 energy subsidy announced in the budget, but will have to contend with the 13.5% vat rate and a further 50c hike to the national minimum wage. Owner of St.Tola's Goat Cheese in Ennistymon and ISME Council member Siobhán Ní Ghairbhith says the Government has no understanding of the current crisis.

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.

It's The Budget 2025!Matt is joined by representatives from 4 sectors; Restaurants Association, Construction Confederation, Retail Excellence Ireland and National Women's Council to discuss the impact of the Budget on their businesses and representatives.

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.

New figures from the Restaurants Association of Ireland show that a total of 612 food businesses closed since the hospitality VAT rate returned to 13.5% from the reduced 9% rate last September. That represents a rate of 51 closures every month or almost 12 a week – but the Government is standing firm on its refusal to reduce the levy. Jerry spoke to Jamie O’Connell, Author and Co-owner of bean and batch Kenmare.

Brasserie Sixty6, Rustic Stone and Ukiyo are just three of the high-profile restaurant closures in Dublin this month. 577 eateries across Ireland have announced their closure over the past year, according to the Restaurants Association of Ireland. But how can so many food businesses be going to the wall when they appear so busy. Restaurateurs Vanessa Murphy and Anna Cabrera explain the tide their businesses are swimming against and the daily battle to keep afloat. Irish Times restaurant critic, Corinna Hargrave, explores the changes in consumer behaviour and market demands that are driving the shuttering of so many of our favourite places to eat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Hallisey from the Restaurants Association of Ireland, speaks to Miz about almost 600 restaurants in Ireland have had to close since the Government hiked up VAT bills last September 2023.

A Clare Publican is warning businesses are being forced to cut back on their own maintenance due to rising input costs. It comes as Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe has confirmed there will be no reduction to the 13.5% hospitality VAT rate in Budget 2025. According to the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the return to the 9.5% rate is needed urgently as 600 food outlets have closed this year alone. Clare Toursim Advisory Vice Chair and Owner of Durty Nellys in Bunratty, Maurice Walsh says the situation has become perilous. A Clare Restaurateur meanwhile fears the Government's approach will lead to a raft of further closures in the industry. Co-Owner of the Monks Restaurant in Ballyvaughan Patrick O'Donohue insists reducing the VAT rate is the only way to provide the hospitality industry with real relief and prevent costs from being passed onto consumers.

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.”

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.

Adam Hallisey from the Restaurants Association of Ireland, speaks to Wendy about the hospitality sector's recent VAT changes – and the fact that it's leading to closures, especially of small independent businesses across the country.

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/

Hospitality providers across the county are imploring the government to introduce urgent supports for the industry. It comes as the Restaurants Association of Ireland is warning of a wave of closures across the sector once again this year.

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

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...

With restaurants closing down, the cost of living crisis continuing, and fears over further rioting, will people be eating out in Dublin's city centre this Christmas? Pat spoke to Adrian Cummins CEO, of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, and also Martin Harte CEO of The Temple Bar.

We talk to Adrian Cummins Chief Executive, of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

Alone says driving should be based on ability and not on age as plans mooted for over 70's to do refresher courses  Restaurants Association of Ireland concerned over a fall in the number of tourists to Ireland  Additional capital funding for campus accommodation in Galway  

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....

Aengus Cox discusses policing in Dublin city centre with Daithí de Róiste, Lord Mayor of Dublin andAdrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland.

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.

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.

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.

Last week, we spoke with David MacDonald- a Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives about his latest research on what he calls the 'wage shortage'. MacDonald looked to the 2 sectors where job vacancies remain the highest in retail and in food and accommodation services. He compared the wages employers were offering with what job seekers would be willing to work for. He said in both sectors- the wages on offer- were too low.

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, 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

A former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland has accused the owners of Dublin hotels of destroying the entire hospitality industry with the prices they are currently charging. He says any threatened increase in the VAT rate should only apply to these hotels, and not smaller businesses in the industry

There are currently around 150,000 people on social welfare across the country and, with the hospitality sector on its knees due to staff shortages, is it time we start looking at the unemployment benefits in Ireland?  To discuss Ciara spoke to Adrian Cummins Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and People Before Profit TD for Dublin southwest Paul Murphy. 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, 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

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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.