Hospitality sector records another slight fall in staff numbers

The drop follows a 1% decline in staff numbers recorded in June as the sector continues to navigate cost pressures.

Monthly payroll figures from the Central Statistics Office showed the overall monthly employee index fell slightly by 0.2% in July but, in sectoral terms, hospitality reported a 0.8% decline in staff.

Ireland maintained record high employment levels in July but the number of staff working in the hospitality sector declined marginally during its busiest period in the year.

Monthly payroll figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed the overall monthly employee index fell slightly by 0.2% in July but, in sectoral terms, hospitality reported a 0.8% decline in staff.