Hoteliers criticise music rights ruling

Hoteliers tonight criticised a European court ruling that they have to pay a performance fee for recorded music in guest rooms.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012 - 17:54

Hoteliers tonight criticised a European court ruling that they have to pay a performance fee for recorded music in guest rooms.

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) said it was outrageous the European Court of Justice found owners was liable for charges when a dentist soothing his patients with the same music need not.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Person: Tim Fenn Person: Fenn Organisation: European Organisation: Irish Hotels Federation Organisation: IHF Organisation: European Court of Justice Organisation: Phonographic Performance (Ireland) Ltd Organisation: PPL Organisation: EU Organisation: High Court Organisation: Phonographic Performance (Ireland) Limited

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