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Some company directors can claim new EWSS - Revenue

31/8/2020

 
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​A day before the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) begins, Revenue has confirmed that certain directors will be entitled to claim the payment.  It follows a decision by the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe on Friday.  In order to be entitled to the subsidy, the employer to which the director is connected must meet the eligibility criteria for the EWSS.


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Overseas travel gathers pace in July - CSO

31/8/2020

 
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July 2020 overseas travel to and from Ireland increased substantially compared to June as COVID-19 restrictions were eased. July 2020 saw 227,300 overseas arrivals and 275,400 overseas departures.

These compare with 57,100 arrivals and 73,900 departures in the previous month, increases of 298.1% and 272.7% respectively.

​Nevertheless, overseas travel in July 2020 remained dramatically lower than in July 2019, when there were 2,225,900 arrivals and 2,183,900 departures, falls of 89.8% and 87.4% respectively.

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Sodexo appoints new Managing Director for Ireland

28/8/2020

 
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​Sodexo, one of the world’s leading integrated facilities services providers, has appointed David Fox as managing director for Sodexo Ireland effective from 1st September 2020.

​David, who comes from Dublin, has held several senior management roles within the organisation, most recently European Account Director for one of Sodexo’s global FMCG manufacturing clients. 


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Crackdown Planned on Pubs and Parties

28/8/2020

 
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The Cabinet is to consider a major crackdown on house parties and pubs that are not complying with public health guidelines under new measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19.

Under the proposals expected to be approved by Ministers to-day, it will be an offence to organise or attend a gathering in a private house with more than six visitors either indoors or outdoors. This measure was introduced as a guideline last week.


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Tanaiste 'can't put a date' on when 'wet pubs' will reopen as €16m support package announced

28/8/2020

 
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said he "can't put a date" on when 'wet' pubs will be allowed reopen as a new Government support package worth €16m for pubs, bars and restaurants has been announced.

The new funding includes a restart grant and a 40 per cent top up for businesses remaining closed.  Businesses can now receive a minimum of €5,600 and a maximum of €35,000 under the grant for additional expenses and preparations for reopening when they are allowed to do so.


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Updated Operating Guildelines for Hotels issued by Failte Ireland

27/8/2020

 
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Updates include:
  • Wedding guests will have to wear face coverings when arriving at or leaving their table.
  • ​All guests will have to leave function rooms or bar areas by 11.30pm. 
  • A maximum of 50 people, including staff, is allowed into a function area for weddings. 
  • Guests will not be able to share salt and pepper shakers and butter dishes. Instead, guests will be provided with individual packets. 


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COVID-19 continues to impact the Labour Market in Ireland in Q2 2020 - CSO Labour Force Survey

25/8/2020

 
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  • Results for Q2 2020 show that employment totalled 2,222,500 with an associated Employment Rate of 65.7% for those aged 15-64 years
  • At the end of June 2020, the COVID-19 Adjusted Measure of Employment is estimated to have been 1,783,567 with an associated COVID-19 Adjusted Employment Rate of 52.2%
  • By the end of July 2020, the COVID-19 Adjusted Measure of Employment is currently estimated to have been 1,947,922 with an associated COVID-19 Adjusted Employment Rate of 57.2%
  • There were 118,700 persons classified as Unemployed in Q2 2020 with an associated Unemployment Rate of 5.1% for those aged 15-74 years
  • At the end of June 2020, the COVID-19 Adjusted Measure of Unemployment is currently estimated to have been 531,412 with an associated COVID-19 Adjusted Unemployment Rate of 23.1%
  • By the end of July 2020, the COVID-19 Adjusted Measure of Unemployment is currently estimated to have been 386,935 with an associated COVID-19 Adjusted Unemployment Rate of 16.7%


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IHF issue statement on Oireachtas Golf Event

25/8/2020

 
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Media reports and details of the recent event held by the Oireachtas Golf Society raise a number of important questions and serious issues which require further clarification as set out below by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

As the representative body for hotels and guesthouses, we have worked closely with the Government throughout this pandemic to ensure robust operational procedures and industry guidelines are in place and effectively communicated in order to safeguard public health in line with evolving Government advice. This is of paramount importance to the IHF and our members throughout the country.


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EFCEM Q2 2020 Newsletter Published

24/8/2020

 
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The European Federation of Food Equipment Manufacturers (EFCEM) is the only Commercial Kitchen Equipment Group represented in Brussels by Orgalim, the highly respected voice of the European Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Industries.

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Hoteliers call on Government to consult businesses on new road map

24/8/2020

 
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​Hoteliers are calling on the Government to consult all areas of society that have been negatively impacted by Covid-19, including businesses, when developing the Roadmap for Resilience and Recovery, which they intend to publish ahead of 13th September. Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), states that public health goes hand in hand with ensuring a viable economy when this pandemic has passed. 


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