Sligo Restaurateur not surprised by Irish Tourism Industry Confederation report

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A Sligo Restaurateur says he's not surprised by today's shocking report from the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.

It's warning that recent enforced changes to payroll will cost tourism businesses 450 million euro this year.

The group is also calling for the Government to reduce the VAT rate to 9 per cent in an effort to offset the rise in minimum wage and other employee benefits.

Local businessman Anthony Gray agrees: