Ireland has become a very expensive place for holidaymakers and a proposed new tourist tax would only make us even less competitive.
That's according to Supermacs boss Pat McDonagh, as a motion is going before the Seanad this week to empower local authorities to introduce such taxes.
Galway City Council has expressed its desire to become a pilot city, saying even just €1 per bed per night could raise €2m for local services.
Speaking to Galway Talks, Pat McDonagh said proposing a tourist tax in the current climate seems very out of touch.
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