Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Representatives from the Irish Hotels Federation, IHF, appeared before the tourism committee last week and we had a good discussion. I have a question about car hire prices. Will the Minister call in the industry? Just because one can charge something does not mean one should charge it. Right now, the gouging that is happening is going to do enormous reputational damage to this country. A select number of hoteliers are doing the same. The reputable hoteliers are providing excellent value for money in most cases, but there are a small number who are spoiling it for everyone else and giving this city, in particular, a very bad name and also giving the country a bad name. I suggest that the Minister call in those who are causing reputational damage to Ireland in both sectors and tell them it is not good enough. In addition, I believe we need to consider regulatory interventions if they will not toe the line and behave.

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