Media Coverage – June 2023

Staffing ‘nightmare’ is biggest threat to the tourism industry as foreign visitors return – Independent.ie

“Adrian Cummins, chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said it is the most vulnerable of the tourism sectors. He said the availability of affordable housing to buy or rent is having a major impact on attracting staff.

“The Government will need to refocus its efforts in terms of an extension of the Vat rate, which runs out at the end of August,” he said.”

More jobs than workers: can Ireland’s tight labour market be fixed? – The Irish Times

“Paul Lenehan says hiring staff for his four hospitality businesses in Kildare is not really the big challenge: it’s keeping the ones who show real talent after starting.”

Ireland’s tourism bounces back, staff shortages – Irish Central

“Adrian Cummins, chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, said the availability of affordable housing to buy or rent is having a major impact on attracting staff to the tourism sector.”