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Wednesday, 9 October 2019 11:00

The chair of the Midlands branch has made the call following the budget announcements.

The Irish Hotels Federation is criticising the decision to maintain the 13.5% VAT increase in the Budget.

Chair of the midlands branch, Dara Cruise, says the budget was a missed opportunity to help make the hotel industry in Ireland competitive again.

It's estimated that tourism contributes €31 million to the economy in Laois each year.

Mr.Cruise who is also general manager of the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise believes it's a worrying time for the hotel industry:

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