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State's 'over-reliance' on hospitality sector for refugees impacting tourism economy

Roscrea’s only operating hotel, Racket Hall, will see its 40 rooms repurposed to accommodate 160 asylum seekers. This decision has sparked protests among locals   Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation joined Kieran to discuss...

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17.22 12 Jan 2024


State's 'over-reliance' on hospitality sector for refugees impacting tourism economy


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Roscrea’s only operating hotel, Racket Hall, will see its 40 rooms repurposed to accommodate 160 asylum seekers. This decision has sparked protests among locals  

Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation joined Kieran to discuss...


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