Advertisement

Is a tourist tax for Ireland needed?

A tourist tax is being explored by the Government as a method to raise tax for local councils. Ve...

Share this article

16.26 18 Feb 2025


Is a tourist tax for Ireland needed?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.26 18 Feb 2025


A tourist tax is being explored by the Government as a method to raise tax for local councils.

Venice and Lisbon are just a few of the European cities which already impose such a levy.

Should we do the same here?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Michael Pigeon, Green Party Councillor for Dublin's South West Inner City and Gina Murphy, Hugos Restaurant Owner and Chairperson of Tourist SOS.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Making ‘The Impossible Choice’...

00:19:52

Making ‘The Impossible Choice’ - abortion stories

Lunchtime Live

00:19:52


Galway beach missing wheelchai...

00:06:02

Galway beach missing wheelchair mats despite purchase

Lunchtime Live

00:06:02


Is the housing crisis to blame...

00:22:01

Is the housing crisis to blame for a decline in marriages?  

Lunchtime Live

00:22:01


Norwegian Crown Princess son f...

00:05:49

Norwegian Crown Princess son found guilty of rape

The Claire Byrne Show

00:05:49