Killarney hoteliers call on politicians to cut rates by 30%

LEADING figures in Kerry’s tourism industry will today meet TDs and local councillors in a bid to have commercial rates reduced.

Hard-pressed hoteliers in Kerry, many of whom are struggling to survive the recession, are paying annual rates ranging from €100,000 to €300,000. They are seeking a 30% cut.

Kerry Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) president Sean O’Driscoll said “ancient” commercial rates laws harshly punished the hotel sector.