Taxpayer to foot €1.2m bill for failed Joe Walsh Tours A percentage of customer refunds for Joe Walsh Tours, which ceased trading last month, and six other agents will be covered by the state 16th May, 2021
The Travellers’ Protection Fund, which is about €1.4 million in size at the moment, is expected to be almost totally depleted by the collapse of Joe Walsh Tours and six other travel agents. Picture: Rollingnews.ie
The liquidation of Joe Walsh Tours will leave the Irish taxpayer liable for €1.2 million, the
Business Post understands.
The company, which ceased trading last month after 60 years in business, owed more than €5 million in refunds to customers who had placed deposits on package holidays.
Joe Walsh Tours, one of the country s longest running tour operators, has closed down
Any customers impacted by Joe Walsh tours closure should contact the Commission for Aviation Regulation.
The company s thanked customers for their loyalty over the years, while a helpline has been set up to help those who have claim related queries.
In a statement, the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) said Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours Ltd, trading under ten different brand names including Joe Walsh Tours, is unable to fulfil its obligations to customers and has ceased trading.
The following statement is being carried on the travel operators website -