Tax change to 'decimate' Wild Atlantic Way tours

The Burren: Tax changes may destroy small retailers along the Wild Atlantic Way, according to an economist.

Proposed tax changes, currently moving through the Oireachtas, will “decimate” Irish tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way route, a leading economist has warned.

The Retail Export Scheme allows non-EU tourists to claim Vat refunds on Irish craft and gift items purchased in Ireland. However, the Government’s Brexit Omnibus bill aims to exclude all purchases under €175 from the scheme.