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

Extra: Is butt breathing achie...

00:14:51

Extra: Is butt breathing achievable?

Futureproof With Jonathan McCrea

00:14:51


What is the  Vacant Above the...

00:05:14

What is the Vacant Above the Shop grant?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:14


A call for the expansion of vo...

00:06:02

A call for the expansion of voting rights to Irish people living abroad

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:02


Peace talks continue between t...

00:04:01

Peace talks continue between the US and Ukraine

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:01