DCU economist questions timing of 'staycation voucher' in July stimulus plan

Due to Covid-19 the Government has asked people to holiday in Ireland this year. Picture; David Creedon / Anzenberger

Economics professor Tony Foley has questioned why the ‘staycation voucher’ included in the July stimulus plan will not commence until October.

The senior lecturer and head of the economics finance and entrepreneurship group in DCU's Business School told RTÉ radio’s Today with Sarah McInerney show that he thought the initiative to support the domestic hotel and restaurant sector should have commenced immediately.