Irish Hotels Federation say support actions so far are grossly inadequate as members face dire consequences

Calls to eliminate VAT on accommodation and food services to 0% immediately until the crisis passes.

Hotels in Ireland say the response by the Department of Finance to the immediate challenges faced by tourism businesses due to Covid-19 is "grossly inadequate" and risks wiping out a major component of the economy.

“By only offering to waive interest on late revenue payments temporarily, the Government is threatening tens of thousands of jobs and the ability of many tourism businesses and their suppliers to survive this crisis," Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, President of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) said.