That's according to trade groups who were speaking after the government announced at €7bn stimulus package
The 'stay and spend' tax rebate will be available from October until next April and will give people €125 back from spending €625 in hotels and restaurants.
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin says it is critical to ensure the sector has customers throughout the winter months.
CEO of the Restaurants Association, Adrian Cummins doesn't believe it will work that well:
