Pee, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the tax was €3 to UK and €10 to any other destination.
Ireland isn't unique in having an air travel tax and I'm sure many outsiders in a similar situation will look on with interest at the benefits of its removal.
It is obvious the Exchequer's tax take on promised growth in overseas tourism numbers and earnings will more than offset the loss especially when coupled with the retained reduced VAT reduction for the tourism and hospitality sector.
Ryanair is one of the airlines that will avail of the opportunity created.