Clare Hotelier Claims Government Scheme ‘Dead In The Water’

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A Clare hotelier claims the government’s stay and spend scheme is now ‘dead in the water’.

The initiative, which was launched last week, allows taxpayers to claim back a maximum of €125 back on spending in the hospitality sector until April.

The impact of COVID-19 restrictions continues to be felt across the industry in Clare, with warnings that many businesses will not survive lockdown.

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Fourth generation hotelier in Lahinch, Michael Vaughan, says the scheme has not worked as the government would’ve hoped.