Hotel lobby quietly backs introduction of a tourist tax, says Fine Gael TD 

It has been estimated as much as €12m could be collected each year through the proposed levy

James Geoghegan has indicated hotels in Dublin City have provided him with 'off-the-record' briefings, where they have set out their willingness to deal with a hotel room tax if Government can show where the funds will go.

Private briefings from the hotel lobby have given quiet backing to the introduction of a tourist tax, a Fine Gael TD has said.

James Geoghegan has indicated hotels in Dublin City have provided him with “off-the-record” briefings, where they have set out their willingness to deal with a hotel room tax if Government can show where the funds will go.