Dáil debates

Tuesday, 9 October 2018

Financial Resolution No. 3: Value-Added Tax

 

11:20 pm

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If we do not manage the tourism industry properly there will be a bubble scenario where we could potentially see a crash in the industry. We have seen it happen previously and there is nothing to suggest that we will not see it again.

Those who are charging more will pay more. The hotel in Dublin that is charging €400 for a room will pay an additional €18 as a result of this measure. The hotel in Belmullet, west Clare or south Kerry that is charging €59 will pay €2.65 extra. Yes, it is a charge the hotel would prefer not to have, but those who are charging more will pay more under this. I am confident that the package of supports for tourism that will be put in place as a result of today's budget in terms of domestic product development, sustainable development and international marketing will return a significant extra amount for Irish tourism and will allow us to sustain the tourism industry into the future so future generations will benefit from it.

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