Families may miss out on a "staycation subsidy" which would allow people holidaying at home in Ireland to avail of a tax rebate.
It's understood the innovative scheme would allow holidaymakers to claim back cash on their hotel and restaurant bills.
It is one of the measures being discussed by Government that may be included the July stimulus package that will be unveiled later this week.
Unfortunately, it's unlikely to be implemented until after summer, meaning families with school-age kids won't be able to avail of it.
A senior Government source told Independent.ie that the summer months are not the main concern but there are worries about the later half of year.
This "shoulder season" is when the numbers of tourists booking hotels and dining out begins to level off.
The plan is based on a similar scheme which is running in the UK next month where the government funds up to half the cost of a person's meal up to the value of €11 a head.
The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme will operate in the UK from August 3 to August 31.
Revitalising the homegrown tourism industry is expected to be a key part of the July stimulus package which is due to be announced on Thursday.
