Stephen McArdle

Not so special, I just love food. A sharp knife and a clean bench. Chef/and proud owner @UNioNWaterford

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

YNWA #NeverGiveUp

[Restaurants Association of Ireland @RAI_ie]

Food business owners across the country speak out ahead of Budget Day.

The hospitality sector, made up of 99.6% SMEs and employing 220,000 people in every town and village, is at breaking point. Rising costs are crippling businesses.

Reinstating the 9% VAT rate is essential to help secure the future of the sector. Without it, the future of every food-led business is at serious risk.

#Budget2026 #VAT9

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@elonmusk so, that’s that then, eh?

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@atrupar Where is RFK on this? Your food is terrible and will never sell in Europe. #Fuck Trump.

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@23Pdan @StonksBatman @elonmusk American organised and run proxy war then pull support when it suits them . America runs NATO.

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@elonmusk @elonmusk you can’t have it every way dude America for the whites so Africa for the Africans!!!

[FOOD&WINE Magazine Ireland @foodandwineIE]

@UNioNwaterford is named Best Casual Dining Munster while @CafeIzzIE is highly commended #ROTYA2024 @RemyMartinUK @barryandfitz @libertyireland @squareireland @BodegasLan

[Restaurants Association of Ireland @RAI_ie]

We are en route to Leinster House 📣
#HospitalityDayofAction #SMEDayofAction #VAT9

[Dr Johnny Bananas @barbedquill]

@lightboxstudios Further...

https://t.co/NQPRIfWf2I

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@JATTSOPRANO316 @arsenal_game_24 Lane got the shot off no impediment whatsoever. 50/50 ball . No one in control of ball therefore no penalty. Ref got it right in first decision

[Adrian Cummins 🇮🇪🇪🇺🇵🇸 @adriancummins]

🚨🚨Breaking - 9% Vat

The Rural Independent Group, declared today their intent to present a motion in the Dáil next week.

This motion advocates for an immediate reduction in the VAT rate to 9% for the broader hospitality sector, and a further reduction to 5% specifically for providers in the rural tourism and hospitality industry.

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@mistereatgalway @adriancummins Vat at 9% is still to high.
More measures to be introduced at the end of year re pension . We all deserve a pension and hospitality pros are no exception, but hospitality is not a typical sme. An extremely vulnerable industry even at the best of times.

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

Integrity. A word I love and cook by

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@bbboatclub Stop running and lifting weights

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@BenLowry2 @KeithMillsD7 T.W.A.T

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@bbboatclub Great tune my 8 year old introduced me to it a few years ago - it’s from one of the Spider-Man movies😂

[St Mary's N.S. @BallygunnerNS]

Our 4th Class students are busy rehearsing for this year’s Peace Proms which will take place in SETU Arena on Saturday 2nd March. Excitement is building for the main event. Well done to the teachers and students for their hard work and dedication so far.

[Restaurants Association of Ireland @RAI_ie]

🚨Wave of Political Support For Return of VAT9 for Food-Led Business in Past Week Alone🚨

Speaking to RTÉ Radio One’s ‘Morning Ireland,’ Finance Minister @mmcgrathtd this morning said he recognised the trading difficulties being faced by our sector and the “hugely important role” played by the hospitality industry, “adding character to towns, villages and cities.”

The time has come for Minister McGrath to join the political wave in favour of the return of the 9% VAT rate for food-led businesses. This move is the single greatest step the Government can take to ensure a viable and sustainable future for restaurants and cafés as @nealerichmond @RobertTroyTD @BillyKelleherEU @COSullivanTD @GarretAhearn @marie_sherlock @MarianHarkin @MichaelC_IND_TD have all acknowledged in the past week alone.

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@wlrfm @BallygunnerNS Involved😅

[Stephen McArdle @chained2myrange]

@wlrfm @BallygunnerNS A great night thanks to all envolced!!!