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flag Dublin City Council is considering a €5 nightly tourist tax to fund services amid rising tourism pressures.

flag Dublin City Council is considering a tourist tax of up to €5 per night for hotel stays, with a €2 rate potentially generating €17.5 million annually. flag The council is evaluating models including per person, per room, or a percentage of the room rate, each with trade-offs in revenue and administration. flag A star-rating-based system is also under discussion. flag The move follows practices in 21 EU member states and aims to fund public services and infrastructure amid concerns over tourism’s impact on housing, transport, and city resources. flag No final decision has been made, and the proposal remains under review.

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