Local Authority Functions

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018

Tuesday, 13 November 2018

Questions (187)

Maurice Quinlivan

Question:

187. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide local authorities with the power to introduce a transient occupancy tax on hotel rooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47022/18]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

In Budget 2019 I provided for an increase in VAT on hotel accommodation as part of the reversion from 9% to 13.5% for tourism related activities. I have no plans to implement further changes to this sector at this time.