Lack of clarity on short-term lets pushing tourism industry 'off the Cliffs of Moher'

The chairman of the Irish Self-Catering Federation also said there were two concerns about planning
Lack of clarity on short-term lets pushing tourism industry 'off the Cliffs of Moher'

A minister told the Oireachtas enterprise committee he did not believe that changes to the proposed rules would leave towns of between 10,000 and 20,000 people negatively impacted by short-term lettings. File picture

The tourism industry is being pushed “off the Cliffs of Moher” due to a lack of clarity on regulations of short-term lets, the Irish Self-Catering Federation has said.

Proposed laws will require hosts who offer accommodation for up to 21 nights to register with Fáilte Ireland. This register is to be in place from May 20. 

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