Government may suspend signing of new hotel contracts for refugees

It's hoped that the tourism and hospitality industry in the North West may be able to recover following news that the Government could suspend the signing of new contracts with hotels to accommodate people fleeing Ukraine. The Department of Integration is revising its accommodation strategy and intends to pause accepting of new offers of commercial accommodation. Many local cafes and restaurants have been feeling the impact of a lack of tourists in the region, because there's limited accommodation available. Sligo Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin says while the move would be positive for the sector, the Government also needs to sanction more supports to smaller businesses: