Half of Irish restaurants face permanent closure due to pandemic, according to group representing sector
The Restaurants Association will be among the hospitality groups at today's Oireachtas Tourism Committee, highlighting the need for more supports and a plan for reopening.
The Hotels Federation will also outline how revenue across its sector fell by 60% last year.
Meanwhile the Licensed Vintners Association will tell the committee all pubs and other hospitality businesses should be allowed open at the same time.
Chief Executive, Donall O'Keeffe, says there must be a vaccination bonus in terms of reopening without restrictions:
"The Taoiseach has confirmed that 82% of the population will have got their first vaccine dose by the end of June. Surely, the purpose of vaccination is to protect the population, and in a scenario where over 80% of the population have been vaccinated, then all hospitality businesses, including wet pubs should be allowed to reopen."
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