Clare Hotelier Claims Budget Fallout Will Force Sector To The Brink Of Survival

An Ennis Hotelier claims the lack of budget supports will cause irreversible damage to Clare's tourism market. As part of measures introduced, minimum wage will rise to €12.70 per hour, which would incur an additional payment of over €3,100 per annum for employers based on a forty hour working week. Although a targeted PSRI rebate had been sought to combat the expected wage hike, the suggestion was not included on budget day. Hotel Woodstock Owner and Vice Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Seán Lally says costs will inevitably be passed on to consumers.