46% to stay in Ireland for holidays

Some 46% of people say they will stay in Ireland for their holiday this year.

Research carried out on behalf of Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa in west Cork also revealed that 45% of people said they would be spending less this year on their holiday than they did in 2010.

79% of people with children believe it is important to holiday in Ireland so their children can learn about their country, while 63% of people believed that Irish hotels were reasonably priced.