Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2011
576 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the Restaurants Association of Ireland’s proposal that all tourism and hospitality services should engage in customer training programmes throughout 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/11]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, Fáilte Ireland provides and will continue to provide a range of business supports to the restaurant sector through its Client Services teams throughout the country. The support covers key areas including culinary workshops, support for front line staff in customer service, food service and menu promotion as well as finance, stock control, marketing, social media and the internet and staff management.
In relation to the proposal from the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Employers PRSI is a component of social protection policy and, as such, the offsetting of these contributions is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Social Protection.
577 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a one-stop-shop restaurant enterprise support programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37338/11]
View answerThe matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
