Cabinet Delays Airbnb Regulation And Short-Term Let Register Ahead Of Summer

A register was due to be in operation by May 20th.

Divisions in cabinet appear set to delay measures aimed at curbing the proliferation of Airbnb lets this summer.

A bill intended to increase the supply of rental properties was due for Cabinet consideration today, with a planned register of Airbnb and other short-term lets unlikely to be in place before the peak summer tourism season.

Anyone offering short-term accommodation, such as Airbnb, will be required to have valid planning permission and to register with Fáilte Ireland.

The register which was scheduled to be operational by May 20th.

Midlands MEP Ciaran Mullooly says opening new Airbnb listings should be prohibited in areas with high housing demand:

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