RGDATA members have written to Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister Jack Chambers following comments that Budget 2027 should support people who get up early and work hard.

Our recent survey found that fewer than 4 in 10 members expect to make a profit this year, despite the long hours being worked across the sector.

The open letter from “Ireland’s Really Early Risers” calls on Government to stop adding to the cost of running independent shops and act on RGDATA’s key Budget asks.