Smaller towns exempt from new short term let rules as Government accused of 'caving in' after rowback

"New rules will apply to towns with a population greater than 20,000"

"New rules restricting short-term lets like Airbnb "get the balance right" between protecting renters and tourism, the Taoiseach has said."

"Smaller towns will be exempt from the new rules which will require short-term accommodation owners to seek planning permission and be included in a national register."

New rules will apply to towns with a population greater than 20,000. The rules will restrict short-term lets such as Airbnb. The rules aim to get the balance right between protecting renters and tourism. Smaller towns will be exempt from the new rules. Short-term accommodation owners in affected towns will be required to seek planning permission. Short-term accommodation owners will also be required to be included in a national register. The measures will introduce regulatory oversight for short-term rentals in larger towns while excluding smaller communities from the requirements.

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