Hotels overcharging could risk a return to higher Vat rate, warns Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said more hotels are needed around the country. Picture: Damien Storan/PA 

The Tánaiste has warned hoteliers that overcharging for accommodation could risk a return to a higher Vat rate.

Leo Varadkar acknowledged that while the tourism sector has had “a very tough few years”, it is important to treat consumers well.