New research commissioned by Fáilte Ireland shows public sentiment towards tourism remains strong, with 9 in 10 residents believing tourism is good for the country.

The survey commissioned by the national tourism development authority found that 51 per cent of businesses have recorded a fall in income so far in 2025 with 23 per cent saying revenue is largely unchanged.

Fingal County Council has written to local authorities as part of a push for legislation to allow councils to introduce the charge.

Figures published by the national tourism development authority show 18 per cent of operators in the tourism industry fear “Trump 2.0” could have a negative impact on their business this year.