Charlie McConalogue

Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::Measures to support increased investment in hotel accommodation::Measures to support growth and development of Irish tourism::Measures to support the viability of hotels, guesthouses and tourism…

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key priorities of businesses for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

To raise awareness of the key tourism priorities for 2025-2030 among new Ministers.

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::A reduction in the rate of VAT for hospitality food services ::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training schemes ::Additional funding for more targeted environmental sustainability supports…

See a change in the Legislation for Short Term rental providers in Ireland. Ref. STR legislation Bill for STR.

Action to offset escalating operating costs for hospitality businesses ::Reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality food services ::A reduction in delays for issuing VISAs to job applicants with work permits::Additional supports for employees on off-the-job training…

Asking the Taoiseach to work together constructively. we are asking for - Clear and sensible planning guidelines with a derogation for existing operators in regional Ireland already in the industry. - For new operators, we need clear planning guidelines that explicitly protect…

Action to offset escalating costs for hospitality businesses::A restructuring of employers' PRSI including a targeted rebate for tourism and hospitality businesses::A widening and expansion of the existing local authority rates (ICOB) / Increased Cost of Doing Business) grants…

Derogation for all Short-Term Rental Business (STR) owner currently in Business.

We are asking for SCF - Vision for the Short-Term Rental (STR) Sector details to be added to the Department of “Tourism Action Plan” 2024-2029 which is presently being written which will be replacing the “Tourism Action Plan” Dec 2015 launched by Minister Michael Ring.

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking additional funding in Budget 2024 for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources…

The ISCF would like clear Guidelines for Planners and Owners of STR – in Rural/Coastal and Urban areas as the present legislation of RPZs is not working for SME Businesses.

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking adjustments to TBESS (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) to include LPG gas in the qualifying…

See the Registration for short-term legislation changed. Legislation in its current state will be detrimental to the Tourism industry in Ireland.