Clarity sought over local short-term let sector

Clarity is sought by those involved in the self-catering accommodation sector.

Minister for Housing James Browne brought a short-term letting bill to Cabinet, which will create a register for Airbnb-style holiday rentals.

A property will require planning permission to be allowed to be placed on the register.

While short-term lets already require planning permission, the rules have previously been loosely and poorly enforced.

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae urged Minister for Enterprise, Peter Burke to support those currently in business:

Responding, Longford-Westmeath TD, Minister Burke says short-term lets are needed in many areas, including locally: