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 populations greater than 20,000 and will restrict short-term lets such as Airbnb. Smaller towns will be exempt from the rules. Owners of short-term accommodation in affected towns must seek planning permission and be included in a national register. The measures aim to "get the balance right" between protecting renters and maintaining tourism. The rules introduce regulatory oversight of listings, create a centralized record of short-term lets, and add planning controls intended to address housing availability while allowing tourism activity to continue under managed conditions.

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