Dublin Councils Developing Plans For Tourist Tax In The Capital

Dublin's four local authorities are developing plans for a new tourist tax in the capital which they say could help fund the upkeep of the city.

A working group is due to be set up later this year to consider the proposal.

Sinn Féin councillor on Dublin City Council Séamus McGrattan and Paul Gallagher, chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation, join The Last Word to discuss the potential for an additional charge for tourists staying in Dublin.

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