Tourism Minister warns Ryder Cup rip-off merchants

Rip-off Ireland has been warned that it faces the full wrath of the law if it tries to cash in on the Ryder Cup, Sports and Tourism Minister John O’Donoghue said today.

The Government has also cautioned the consumer affairs watchdog to be on alert for unscrupulous traders exploiting visitors during the three-day international golf tournament which is expected to attract 40,000 people each day.