'All we are getting is tea and sympathy': Half of Ireland's restaurants could close without aid, industry warns

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The Restaurants Association of Ireland is seeking rent cuts from landlords, official grants and greater flexibility from banks and utility companies.

Baby Luke Moran from Dublin enjoying lunch with social distancing in place in Toners Pub on Baggot Street. Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews Baby Luke Moran from Dublin enjoying lunch with social distancing in place in Toners Pub on Baggot Street. Image: Sam Boal/Rollingnews HALF OF IRELAND’S restaurants could close without a Government aid package next month, the industry has warned.

Chief executive Adrian Cummins said: “Unless we get a July stimulus package, 50% of the restaurants will close and some have not even got to the starting line yesterday – they have closed already.” The Dail’s Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response took evidence from members of the hospitality industry today.

“Everyone needs to step up to the plate in this crisis, the banks, the landlords, the utility providers.”

 

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