Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 February 2024
74. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when new planning guidelines for the short-term letting sector will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9629/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 7 December 2022 the Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Registration of Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill (STTL 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 - A New Housing Plan for Ireland. The work on the Bill is being led by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (DTCAGSM).
My Department is currently developing Planning Guidelines for the Short-Term Letting sector to supplement the introduction of the STTL Bill. This guidance will provide clarity and certainty on the planning permission requirements in respect of short-term letting properties. It is intended that a draft of the updated guidelines will be published simultaneously with the publication of the STTL Bill by DTCAGSM - which is expected in the coming months - in order that property owners will have a greater understanding of the planning requirements well in advance of the final enactment of the STTL Bill.
