Restaurants want recruitment of specialist European workers for Christmas season 

RAI submission seeks a number of occupations such as hotel and accommodation managers, restaurant and catering establishment managers and catering and bar managers to be applicable for general work permits in Ireland, to help attract foreign workers to the industry. File picture: iStock

The recruitment of specialist European workers in the Irish hospitality sector could help save the Christmas season this year, according to the restaurant sector.

The Restaurants Association of Ireland wants immediate action on recruiting for the Irish tourism and hospitality sectors in European countries, in a bid to address the staffing difficulties in the sector.