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Alternative to Stay and Spend Scheme not being examined, says Paschal Donohoe The scheme was set up last year to encourage people to holiday at home and is terminates at the end of this month. By Christina Finn Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 8:01 AM 3 hours ago 10,200 Views 6 Comments FINANCE MINISTER PASHCAL Donohoe has said that an alternative to the government’s Stay and Spend Scheme is not being examined at present by his department.  Last Oc...

Covid-19 restrictions being eased over the next few weeks is making the headlines today. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 29 Apr 2021, 9:00 AM 5 hours ago 7,556 Views 0 Comments Image: Shutterstock/David San Segundo Image: Shutterstock/David San Segundo Updated 4 hours ago EVERY MORNING, The Journal brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day. 1. #GIMME THOSE LEAKS:From 10 May, inter-county travel ban is to lifted, hairdress...

A body tasked with overseeing the tourism industry’s recovery says it’s acutely aware of the damage done to the sector in Kerry. The Recovery Oversight Group, which gave its first report yesterday, was appointed in December to oversee the implementation of the Tourism Recovery Plan and monitor the sector’s recovery. Chair of the group Nóirín […]

The tourism industry here has warned that in a worst-case scenario the sector may not recover to 2019 levels of activity until 2029.

Longford businessman calls for immediate extension to the Stay and Spend Scheme Reporter:  '); Rooskey resident and concerned businessman Andrew Reynolds has called for an immediate extension to the Stay and Spend Scheme beyond April of 2021 so that consumers and businesses can avail of it later in the year with any easing of restrictions. Speaking this week the local caterer who has restaurants in Counties Roscommon and Longford, spoke about the Stay and Spend tax scheme which is aimed at consumers to help drive sales in the hospitality sector during the off-season which, he says, “as w...