Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: State must prioritise return to skies

Eogahn O'Mara Walsh, CEO of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC). Picture: Fennell Photography

It can come as no surprise to readers that Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry has been hit harder than any other economic sector during this dreadful pandemic.

If tourism is thought of as the free, unfettered movement of people, then the impact of Covid-19 simply couldn’t be more destructive.