The Carrick Chamber President says a recent report on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation showed such a move will cost up 24,000 jobs across the country.

All of the county winners now compete for the Regional and All Ireland Titles

According to figures from the Roscommon has received the most funding to date.

Local restaurants and businesses would greatly benefit from access to more taxis says a local Councillor

Employees getting Covid can lead to the closure of a small business for a couple of days.

It is anticipated that extending the 9% rate until the end of year would cost in the region 200 to 250 Million Euro.

With the easing of restrictions, the hospitality sector can return to normal trading hours.

The Longford Deputy says that if passed, the proposals will mean the hospitality sector will be effectively shut.