Restaurant Association of Ireland
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Many restaurateurs are reappraising their businesses amid rising costs, changing diner habits and tight margins exacerbated by current VAT rate
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Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants
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Gardaí awaiting results of post mortem on Russell Ford who died while socialising
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Publicans and restaurateurs dismayed by possiblity of Nphet recommeding early closure
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‘Members are saying ‘I am not vaccinated, so I can’t use it, so I want to cancel membership’’
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Emphasis on air quality in places like Japan means fewer cases ‘in Tokyo than Rathfarnham’
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Plans to regularise status may see thousands of migrants and their children excluded
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Fáilte Ireland documents give further detail on Covid-19 health advice across sectors
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Fully vaccinated adults will have to accompany under-18s in move yet to be given green light
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Coalition facing mounting pressure for introduction of ‘vaccine passport’ antigen testing
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Industry strongly criticises proposal to limit access to fully vaccinated customers
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Hotels are set to reopen from June 2nd without outdoor hospitality resuming on the 7th
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Government’s wider plan for reopening is due to be announced on Friday
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Workers strengthen outdoor dining options in areas around South William Street
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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