Anne Rabbitte

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until 2025::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates until the…

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a reduction in rate of tourism VAT as part of the Budget::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates to coincide with business…

To influence pro-business survival measures and funding

Irish tourism to be front and centre of any new Programme for Government::Immediate fund required in business continuity grants for tourism & hospitality enterprises::SME specific supports - extension of wage subsidy scheme, waiving of local authority rates & commercial water…

To engage with relevant stakeholders and raise awareness of economic impact, health and safety initiatives and other relevant issues

Seeking additional liquidity measures to assist with working capital and cash flow for businesses facing short term problems::Seeking a reduction in rates of tourism VAT::Seeking an extension to the waiver on Local Authority rates for at least 12 months to coincide with business…

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…

To find out what progress was being made on developing the Lakelands Brand and the intention of the government in following through on their programme for government policy that the brand would be developed.

To inform Designated public officials on the impact on job creation that the 9% rate of VAT has had on the accommodation and foodservice setor