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ITIC Defends Retention of 9% Vat Rate

9/29/2016

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​Paul Gallagher, Chairman of the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation  (ITIC) spoke to Jack Horgan Jones on The Business on Newstalk on Thursday, September 29th.
 
Mr Gallagher who is also General Manager of Buswells Hotel in Dublin spoke about how the tourism industy is in recovery but that the low VAT rate of 9% introduced by Finance Minister Michael Noonan should remain.
 
Like many others Buswells saw a loss in turnover during the recession and in turn had to cut staff members. ‘There has been a slow but modest return of business with recent years being very positive,’ he said.
 
The 9% VAT rate was an emergency measure but (ITIC) called for it to be a permanent measure.  Mr Gallagher outlined that Dublin had a recently were The Dean (2014) and The Marker (2013). He added that it would be 2018 before we see the sector recover fully.  Also, the capital is often confused with the rest of the country where the sector is recovering at a much slower pace he added.
 
Mr Gallagher stated: ‘With Brexit looming nobody knows what the outcome of this will be. The GB market is our largest single source with 4.5m visitors travelling across the Irish Sea. These visitors are also more likely to travel around the country which makes them very important to us.’
 
Out of the 19 Eurozone countries 17 of them have a VAT rate of 10% or lower and this puts Ireland in the perfect position for further growth. We rely on Ireland being an ‘attractive country’ business and leisure and due to the hard work of Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland with the introduction of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East we have doubled the amount of North American visitors to our shores he added.
 
Please see below for link to full interview. (Piece starts approx 02.38.09)
 
http://www.newstalk.com/listen_back/81886/30639/29th_September_2016_-_Breakfast_Business_Part_1/
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Psychological Society of Ireland hosting free talk on teenage depression and suicide.

9/22/2016

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The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) is hosting a free public talk on teenage depression and suicide today Thursday September 22nd hosted by Dr Gary Diamond.

The talk takes place in the Red Hall, Chartered Accountants House, 47 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 and commences at 6.30pm.

Dr Diamond is a clinical psychologist and international expert in the area of teenage depression and suicide. He is a professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at Ben-Gurion University in Israel.

Dr Diamond and his colleague Professor Guy Diamond, recently received the annual research award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
In 2014 the American Psychological Association published their book “Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents”.
Ireland has the fourth highest teenage suicide rate in the EU (after Finland Estonia and Lithuania).
Dr Diamond’s talk will focus on outlining the ways in which parents can work to reduce some of the risk factors associated with adolescent depression and suicidal thoughts among teenagers.

The Psychological Society of Ireland is the professional body in Ireland for the psychology profession with approximately 3000 members.

If you would like to attend please visit the PSI website - www.psihq.ie

Dr Diamond did an interview yesterday on RTE Drivetime with John Murray. 
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Please see below a link to the interview (it starts at 02.18.11)
​http://www.rte.ie/radio/utils/radioplayer/rteradioweb.html#!rii=b9%5F10623391%5F83%5F21%2D09%2D2016%5F
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Buskers On The Ball

9/21/2016

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IT’S KICK OFF TIME FOR DUBLIN’S NEWEST INTERACTIVE SPORTS BAR VENUE
IRISH SOCCER LEGENDS LAUNCH BUSKERS ON THE BALL
 
 
15th September 16: Buskers On The Ball, Dublin’s one of a kind social interactive sports bar and entertainment venue officially launches in Dublin tonight.  Former Irish soccer legends Phil Babb and Jason McAteer cut the ribbon and welcomed guests in to Dublin’s newest interactive sports bar.
 
In what could be described as a sports enthusiast heaven – Buskers on the Ball has 10 60” screens and an eight screen video wall.   If you prefer to play instead of watch there are a range of activities available including 5 ping pong tables, 6 pool tables, foosball and shuffle board tables.  As well as that you can also enjoy a really creative bar menu that offers a playful taste on the classics.  Not forgetting the drinks side of the house, the selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails is sure to quench the thirst of every champion.
 

​Speaking at the launch, General Manager Patrick Kenny says: “From the very beginning, we had a clear vision of what we wanted to create - a one of a kind entertainment experience that no where else in Dublin currently offers.  We wanted to create a space where sport, socialising and entertainment all come together to create an experience that everyone can enjoy.  It doesn’t matter if you are here to cheer on your favourite team or to socialise and have fun – we have something for everyone.  We have succeeded in bringing our vision to life and I am really looking forward to seeing people enjoy everything we have to offer.”
 
Soak up the vibrant atmosphere amongst the Ping Pong tables and enjoy full table service provided throughout the entire venue. Groups are encouraged to submit a pre-order of both food and welcome drinks so your event is all about Game play. 
 
To book your Corporate Event or Christmas party
Log onto www.buskersontheball.com or call 01 6129241
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuskersOnTheBall
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuskersOTB
 
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