Jamie O’Connell
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Jamie O’Connell is a co-owner of Bean & Batch, an independent bakery and cafe located in Kenmare, Co Kerry. In a recent article, he voiced concerns about the impending financial challenges facing small food businesses in Ireland, particularly as the VAT rate for food and catering sectors is set to remain at 13.5% until January 2025, despite the adverse effects this has had on many establishments.
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Jamie O’Connell and his husband, John Hallissey, opened Bean & Batch in 2022.
The best places to eat and drink in Kenmare – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-08-17
Ireland· 2025-08-17
Jamie O’Connell is a cafe owner who commented on the cost structure of coffee pricing.
The cost of living in Ireland is nuts. Even nuttier are the reasons supposed to explain it – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-11
Ireland· 2025-07-11
Jamie O’Connell is a writer who, with his husband, John Hallissey, owns Bean & Batch in Kenmare, Co Kerry.
2025 is going to be the hardest year yet for cafes. My salary is two-thirds the amount I was paid in my previous PAYE job – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-08
Ireland· 2025-03-08Also mentioned
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