It’s been a challenging time for restaurants and retail around the country with the cost of living affecting consumer pockets and making all the input costs for restaurateurs and retailers significantly more expensive.

To discuss the state of the restaurant and retail landscape ahead of the busy Christmas period is Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment with special responsibility for Business, Employment, and Retail; Sharon Yourell Lawlor, MD of Think Plan Do Consulting; and Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland.