The number of tourists visiting Ireland and the revenue they generate will continue to rise next year despite the perils of Brexit, the recent Vat increase, capacity issues and staff shortages, Fáilte Ireland has said. Fáilte Ireland expects further records to be set next year with visitor numbers forecast to rise by 3 per cent and revenues increasing by up to 5 per cent. He said the scenario that Fáilte Ireland “worked up” was for the impact of Brexit to cost the industry about €380-€390 million. Mr Ross told the Fáilte Ireland conference that “stakeholder groups” were currently being invited to give their opinions on the need for a third terminal. “We will be finished consultation around January and then a decision will be taken by the Government,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2018 21:00 UTC