A renewed call has been made for Clare communities to receive government support to boost tourism bed capacity.
It follows a recent Fáilite Ireland survey of tourism beds contracted to the Department of Integration which has found that Clare has the highest rate of contracted beds at 33%.
In relation to the shortage of available beds in the county, Clare County Council has said “the role of the private sector is key in responding to market demand for accommodation”.
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Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor Joe Garrihy, who raised a motion on the subject at this month’s meeting of Clare County Council which took place this week, believes tax incentives are needed in order to attract accommodation providers.
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