David W Higgins: Ireland is already an expensive place to visit – a tourist tax could tip us into a ‘no-go zone’ for many
The Cliffs of Moher. Inward tourism has declined in recent times. Photo: Brian Arthur There are many stories of success in Irish tourism, but also those of failure. Galway Airport is one that comes to mind. At its peak the airport carried 300,000 passengers annually to and from 16 destinations. Its short runway size limited…