Stay and Spend scheme sees low uptake

Calls for €250m Stay and Spend scheme to be used to waive tax bills issued to those who claimed Covid welfare

Only €300,000 of the Stay and Spend Tax Credit initiative has been claimed by consumers. Picture: Pexels

Only €300,000 of the Stay and Spend Tax Credit initiative has been claimed by consumers.

Despite €250m being set aside by the Government for this scheme, there has been a low uptake due to closures in the hospitality industry.