Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017
1304. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the status of the working group review of an organisation (details supplied) regulations; the number of meetings held to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34240/17]
View answerThe Working Group on Short-Term Lettings met on 14 June and 6 July, with a further meeting scheduled for 21 July.
Preparation of guidance on the consideration of planning applications relating to short-term lettings, either new developments or changes of use, and the relevant housing and specifically rental sector policy issues which should be considered in this regard, is at an advanced stage. It is my intention to issue this guidance by circular letter to planning authorities in the coming weeks.
The Working Group has also begun to examine potential changes to the existing regulatory framework with a view to making recommendations this Autumn.
