Tipping in the hospitality sector has been customary in Ireland for many years now.
The tradition may have started in the states but now is common practice in Irish pubs and restaurants. However, 'service charges' are becoming more and more common in many restaurants, meaning customers no longer tip staff directly.
The Government are now looking to ban “service charges” on receipts unless the money goes directly to the staff member. Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is expected to make a change to tipping law which will provide clarity to customers on what they are being charged for.
