Michael Collins

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 advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.

Restoration of the 9% rate of VAT for hospitality food services::Measures to improve cost competitiveness and avoid any further cost increases::For a review to be carried out of options for assisting hotels to develop employer-led staff accommodation across the sector::Targeted…

To emphasise the importance of progress on critical infrastructure to support tourism in Cork, including advancing the development of events and festivals.

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…

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.

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…

To welcome the announcement by Minister Heather Humphreys that 31 new walking trails will be added to the National Walks Scheme. To acknowledge the funding for the new Rural Recreation Officers also announced.::That the additional trails will include 400 extra farmers,…

To convey the difficulties being faced by Restaurants, cafés and gastropubs and the wider hospitality sector during shut down and the lack of urgently needed supports to reopened and stabilise the sector.