Tourism and hospitality groups in the North West are urging the new government to safeguard sector.
A joint campaign - involving the Restaurants Association, Vintners' Federation and Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - says businesses continue to operate under extremely tight margins and increasing costs.
They're calling for a fundamental change in direction as the next government takes up power.
Anthony Gray local restaurateur, says they want to see the VAT rate reduced from 13 per cent:
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