Mattie McGrath

Source of information to review the information discussed/presented at the Buswell Hotel meeting in Dublin.

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…

Seek Government support for Clare County Council’s request for €15 million funding from the Government for the takeover of Shannon Heritage sites in Co. Clare, stating that a decision on the approval of such funding for the Council is urgent and vital.

We want a comprehensive tourism strategy developed for the sector along with the Register for STR with. A National strategic approach to Self-catering in all its forms and within an eco-system approach. The ISCF wants to be a partner in building resilience in the tourism…

To discuss Working Conditions and Skill Shortages in the Tourism and Hospitality sector

Political awareness of and support for Unite's perspective regarding need to improve situation of workers in the hospitality sector

Political awareness of unacceptable working conditions in the hospitality sector and the need for robust workers' and trade union rights to help address same

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…

To secure supports for the Restaurant and Hospitality Sector including continuation of EWSS, CRSS into 2022 at current rates, extension of commercial rates waiver, detailed plan and date for reopening, extension of VAT rate of 9% into 2025, government intervention in the claim…

To seek financial subsidy for coach tourism, restoration of fuel rebate, enhanced capital allowances for vehicles, VAT equivalence with Northern Ireland.

To inform host community regarding draft short-term letting regulations

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