The Finance Minister says hotels have undone some of the good work done to support them by price gouging.
Paschal Donohoe says the high prices charged by hotels this summer will factor into his decision on whether to keep tax breaks for hospitality.
The sector is looking for a reduced 9% VAT rate to be maintained.
But Minister Paschal Donohoe says he'll have to take the high prices some hotels have charged into account.
