John Lahart

Increased support for those businesses impacted by the change in status of Citywest Hotel

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

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.

Attending the ISCF Buswell meeting for TDs / Senators & informing them the effects the STR Legislation & Planning Legislation on the Tourism industry in Ireland.

Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for training and…

Continued investment and support for tourism marketing both domestically and overseas.::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT until after 2025::Additional funding for hospitality recruitment and career awareness, and targeted resources for…

Briefed party members re need to reinstate EWSS at previous rate and extend & in light of public health advice not to socialise the need for access to CRSS or bespoke hospitality support

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 to highlight delays and obstacles associated with work permits and…

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