The levy would see an additional 20 cent on the cost of a plastic take-away cup.
It's the "worst possible time" to introduce a latte levy, according to a midlands café owner.
The proposed new levy would see an additional 20 cent charge on plastic take-away coffee cups, and is part of government efforts to encourage customers to avail of reusable alternatives.
The idea has been criticised by the hospitality sector for a number of years, while environmentalists argue it should already be in place.
Owner of the Pantry in Portlaoise, Mark Healy, says now is not the time: