Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 June 2023
127. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to help people who bought properties to operate as short-term lets (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30092/23]
View answerOn 7 December 2022 the Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill and the priority drafting of the Bill which provides for the establishment of a new registration system for short-term lettings to be operated by Fáilte Ireland in line with the commitment under Housing for All, the Government's housing policy and action plan. This work is being led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM).
Updated Planning Guidelines on short-term letting, which are aimed at providing clarity on the planning permission and exemption requirements for properties operating in this area in both rent pressure zones and more rural areas are currently being prepared by my Department to supplement the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill. It is intended that the updated guidelines, which will also take account of the recent communication from the EU Commission on this matter, will be published on the enactment of the Bill.
