The chief executive of the Doolin Hotel in Co Clare has welcomed the Stay and Spend scheme put in place to support the hospitality sector this winter but said it is confusing and people are not sure how to claim the Government-backed tax break.
Announced by the Government in the July Stimulus Plan, the scheme aims to incentivise people to holiday at home and spend money in local tourism and hospitality businesses by giving them a tax credit based on what they spend.
Speaking to RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Donal Minihane said that bookings for the coming season are down by up to 90% and many hotels will close mid-week to try and survive until next Spring.