ligo TD urges government to introduce support measures for Hospitality sector

The Government is under increasing pressure to support the hospitality sector in the North West and elsewhere.

There's ongoing concern locally over closures due to what's been described as a wave of extra costs.

The lack of hotel accommodation due to the housing of refugees has also been cited as a contributing factor.

Speaking in the Dail, Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin says a suite of measures are needed now:

Responding, Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien defended the Government approach: