With the return of inter-county travel from May 10th meaning more trips to wild and rural places, it's a good time to think about how to staycation in a more responsible manner this summer.
Alternative to Stay and Spend Scheme not being examined, says Paschal Donohoe
The scheme was set up last year to encourage people to holiday at home and is terminates at the end of this month. By Christina Finn Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 8:01 AM 3 hours ago 10,200 Views 6 Comments
FINANCE MINISTER PASHCAL Donohoe has said that an alternative to the government’s Stay and Spend Scheme is not being examined at present by his department.
Last October, the government launched the Stay to Spend scheme, which allowed taxpayers claim a maximum of €125 back in tax credits on their spending in the hospitality sector until 30 April 2021.
Ireland to formulate plan for reopening domestic tourism in June-July
Ireland Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has said the Government will develop a plan in two weeks time that could see the Irish tourism sector reopen in June and July.
She told RTÃ s News at One: From my engagement with the sectors, speculation is unhelpful. They want clear and consistent communication.â What we will be doing is sitting down in two weeks time and we ll be looking at the phased reopening of non-essential retail, hairdressers, museums, galleries, libraries. At the end of the month, and this is crucial for the [tourism] sector, we will be also developing a plan for what June and July would look like.â
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Ireland s tourism sector will bounce back, minister tells US travel leaders
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin thanked Irish-American groups for their ongoing commitment to support Irish arts . Picture: Eamon Ward
Tue, 16 Mar, 2021 - 21:19
Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent
Ireland is poised to bounce back after the pandemic, Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has said.
Ms Martin has moved to reassure US arts and tourism leaders during a series of virtual New York City meetings to mark St Patrick’s Day, saying the outlook for the sector will become clearer in the coming weeks .
Tourism has been particularly badly hit by the pandemic, with domestic staycations not filling the gap left by foreign visitors last year.