Ireland still perceived as ‘too costly’

IRELAND is still perceived as an expensive location, according to tourism chiefs, who say business from Britain has collapsed.

The country also needs to cut back on its dependence on Ryanair and Aer Lingus and encourage more airlines into the market, according to the country’s hoteliers.

Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) president Paul Gallagher said the country has become reliant on Ryanair and Aer Lingus which between them account for almost 80% of flights into and out of Dublin.