Tourism and hospitality sector facing €1.4bn in extra payroll costs by 2026 

The report on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation also argues for the return of the 9% Vat rate

The sector criticised the State’s over-reliance on the hotel sector for humanitarian purposes such as supporting Ukrainian refugees.

The tourism and hospitality sector could be facing €1.4bn in additional payroll costs by 2026 as a result of employment changes introduced by the Government, a new report has found.

The report was conducted by economist Jim Power on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC). The ITIC has claimed that mitigation measures are needed to ensure the competitiveness and viability of the industry.