Tourism body seeks more working permits as staffing issues bite

In its pre-budget submission, Itic said industries including tourism and hospitality will need to find workers to support its post-pandemic recovery.

Restaurants and hotels are among the businesses struggling to find staff to keep up with demand.

Irish tourism business group Itic has called for increased availability of working permits to boost the hospitality sector as Ireland reaches full employment.

In its pre-budget submission, the lobby group said labour-intensive industries including tourism and hospitality will need to find workers from abroad to support its post-pandemic recovery.