Fears are being expressed that jobs in the hospitality sector locally could be at risk unless a cut is made to the cost of excise tax on alcohol.
A new report by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows the Clare hospitality and drinks trade employs over 6,600 people and generates 265 million euro for the local economy.
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The DIGI also highlighted the challenges facing the sector in the wake of Brexit, with a drop in UK visitors already recorded.
Aidan McGrath of the Wild Honey Inn in Lisdoonvarna says any increase in taxes could have a massive impact:
