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One in three Irish restaurants may close

Restaurant bosses in Ireland say 20,000 jobs may go By Shelley Marsden - 16/11/09

The Restaurants Association of Ireland has given a warning that more than 20,000 jobs are at risk in the catering business.

The Association says 80% of its members are making a loss, and one in three restaurants could close their doors in the next six months with a potential loss of €700m to the Irish economy.

The Association is urging the Government to take a variety of steps to retain the viability of the sector – including, it is believed, a reduction in the minimum wage and a drop in VAT on drink in restaurants.