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‘Tough’ hospitality conditions drag sales lower at Magners owner C&C

‘Tough’ hospitality conditions drag sales lower at Magners owner C&C

The company revealed net sales slipped by 5.7% to £1.57 billion for the year to February 28, compared with a year earlier.

Tourism Ireland focusing on ‘slow tourism’ marketing for summer 2026

Tourism Ireland focusing on ‘slow tourism’ marketing for summer 2026

The Ireland Unrushed campaign encourages visitors to connect with nature and find moments of calm.

Government warned VAT cut would be an 'extremely significant' cost to the taxpayer

Government warned VAT cut would be an 'extremely significant' cost to the taxpayer

In a pre-budget submission, Department of Finance civil servants said the measure would apply to all businesses, regardless of whether they were viable or profitable.

VAT cut for food a 'scam', says TD

VAT cut for food a 'scam', says TD

Over 40% of Dublin food pubs to reduce staff if lower VAT rate delayed, survey finds

Over 40% of Dublin food pubs to reduce staff if lower VAT rate delayed, survey finds

Scandinavian companies make €1.3bn bid for Ireland's largest hotel group Dalata

Scandinavian companies make €1.3bn bid for Ireland's largest hotel group Dalata

KFC to create 7,000 new jobs across Ireland and UK

KFC to create 7,000 new jobs across Ireland and UK

9 per cent VAT rate for hospitality services will happen in next Budget, Fine Gael TD says

9 per cent VAT rate for hospitality services will happen in next Budget, Fine Gael TD says

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Deputy John Clendennen was speaking after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the nine per cent rate will be announced at the next Budget.

Guinness increasing supplies after British pub shortages

Guinness increasing supplies after British pub shortages

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Diageo, which also owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Gordon’s gin, said Guinness sales have seen ‘extraordinary’ growth in recent months.

Cork cafe chain closes all outlets amid 'challenging' business environment

Cork cafe chain closes all outlets amid 'challenging' business environment

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

The operators of Perry Street cafes, Brian Drinan and Paul Coffey, said they were saddened to have to announce the closure of their outlets.

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

‘Tsunami’ of costs faced by businesses threatening to ‘hollow out’ towns

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Chef Darina Allen said protesters’ calls for the government ‘to wake up and listen to the people’ were right.

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Protest to be held at Leinster House over costs faced by shops and restaurants

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Business groups have criticised a lack of support in Budget 2025 for small to medium-sized businesses.

Hospitality sector urges Government to reinstate reduced VAT rate

Hospitality sector urges Government to reinstate reduced VAT rate

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Representative groups, including the LVA and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, will meet TDs and Senators on Wednesday ahead of Budget 2025

Supermacs spent up to €7m on staff housing as company enjoys record revenues

Supermacs spent up to €7m on staff housing as company enjoys record revenues

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Pat McDonagh said the recruitment of staff was 'the biggest challenge' facing his fast food business

Irish people preparing for summer as spending on clothes and bikes up in April

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Figures from the AIB Spend Trend show an 19 per cent increase on spending in bike shops, with car rental up by 16 per cent.

Business activity in Dublin city slowed at the end of 2023

Business activity in Dublin city slowed at the end of 2023

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

This slowdown was driven by activity levels in the construction sector swinging sharply from a robust expansion in Q3 to contraction in Q4.