Minister has ‘no difficulty’ with powers for cities to introduce tourism tax (opens original article in a new tab)

Minister James Browne supports cities introducing a tourism tax, despite opposition from hoteliers. Fianna Fáil is pushing for legislation to allow local authorities to impose visitor levies, while hoteliers argue the tax would harm tourism and increase costs.

• Minister James Browne has no difficulty with cities introducing a tourism tax.
• Fianna Fáil plans to push legislation for visitor levies in local areas.
• Hoteliers oppose the tourism tax, arguing it would harm tourism and increase costs.