Aontú Leader Peadar Tóíbín says the system is at "breaking point".

The Fine Gael TD is expected to be appointed Enterprise Minister by incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris later today.

Mr. Varadkar says the Government he led faced massive challenges.

The initiative is designed to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism.

It's expected the party will add another candidate to the ticket in the coming months before June's election.

The Dáil debated the bill yesterday, but the government said it needs to assess last week's Citizen's Assembly report first.

The hospitality industry in particular has seen significant closures, with 188 establishments folding between October and November last year.

Losses of 19 million euro in unpaid licence fees were recorded last year.