Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 March 2024
236. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of the estimated 10,700 short-term rentals expected to leave the tourism market upon the introduction of the short-term tourist letting register in each of the Gaeltacht areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11321/24]
View answer237. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for a county-by-county breakdown of where the estimated 10,700 short-term rentals expected to leave the tourism market upon the introduction of the short-term tourist letting register are located; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11322/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 237 together.
It is proposed that Fáilte Ireland will manage the register for Short Term Tourist Letting, once provided for in legislation, and in that context carried out research in respect of the identification of properties that could potentially return to the long-term rental market.
It should be noted that this estimate was arrived at without having a fully accurate picture of the stock of short-term tourist letting accommodation; the register to be established under the STTL legislation will address that information deficit. What proportion of this estimated quantum will return to the long-term rental sector will depend on a variety of factors including the exact location and type of property, the property owners’ own decision-making process, and the decision-making of local authorities in relation to planning permission.
Accordingly, I have referred this question to Fáilte Ireland to provide further information to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
