The Association of Ireland’s Self-Caterers
Supporting self-catering in Ireland
Endorsed by Government and industry, committed toquality accommodation Since 2002.
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Short-term rentals did not create Ireland’s housing crisis
The CEO of the Irish Self Catering Federation speaks to BnBNews about Ireland's upcoming STR regulations, the housing debate, the[...]
- 15 August,2026
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Golf Tourism Accommodaiton in Ireland
Golf Tourism in Ireland Golf tourism is big business with 400 to 500 golf courses large and small accross the[...]
- 27 July,2026
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AirBnB: Split Fee Model ends from October for Irish Hosts
AirBnB: Split Fee Model ends from October for Irish Hosts Changes to Airbnb Fees model from 13/10/2026, Why changing, what[...]
- 17 July,2026
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Hot Week in Ireland and Brussels for Self-Catering
How EU Affect Irish Legislation The ISCF CEO spent the week of 22- 27/06 in Brussels on behalf of the[...]
- 08 July,2026
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Press Release – 18/6/2026 -Enforceable but Unworkable Legislation for Self-Catering Sector
PRESS RELEASE - 18/06/2026 Legislation for Self-Catering Sector is Enforceable but Unworkable There has been much confusion amongst Self-catering SME[...]
- 21 June,2026
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Press Release – 13/5/2026 – Government Pause Short-Term Rental Register Until 12/2026
PRESS RELEASE - 14/05/2026 Irish Self-Catering Federation Welcomes Government Proposal to Pause Short-Term Rental Register Until December 2026 The Irish[...]
- 14 May,2026
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Register Roll Out Across EU – Update
13 May 2026 Irish Government Pause Register for STR The Irish Self-Catering Federation welcomes the Government announcement that the Register[...]
- 13 May,2026
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Press Release – 29/04/2026 – STR Register Delayed – Industry Needs Timeline
PRESS RELEASE - 29/04/2026 STR Register Delayed - industry calls for Clear Implementation Timeline As we reach 1st May, there[...]
- 29 April,2026
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Press Release – 02/04/2026 – Any Self-Catering Businesses Open by Easter 2027
PRESS RELEASE - 02/04/2026 Any Self-Catering Businesses Open by Easter 2027 Will there be any self-catering businesses open at[...]
- 07 April,2026
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Where Have All the Self-Catering Gone?
Where Have All the Self-Catering Gone? 7 April 2026 People visit Ireland for the culture, the heritage and the scenery[...]
- 05 April,2026
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Questions From Members on the Register for STTL Bill and How Register for STR Will Operate
March 2026 Do we need to seek retention planning now?Accommodation providers based in towns with a population of 20,000 or less[...]
- 26 March,2026
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Tourism Accommodation and Short-Term Rentals in Ireland: 2026 Report
Report on Tourism Accommodation Use in Ireland 2000-2026 Introduction Tourism is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, providing important support for the[...]
- 23 March,2026
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Press Release – 13/03/2026 – Clarity Needed for STR Register
PRESS RELEASE - 13/03/2026 Clarity Needed for STR Register – Rural Tourism Must Be Preserved The Irish Self-Catering Federation[...]
- 16 March,2026
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Heritage Houses Statement
Historic Houses of Ireland OPENING STATEMENT Irish Historic Houses Association CLG (Registered Charity) Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment[...]
- 25 February,2026
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Press Release – 23/02/2026 – TDs recognise ‘impossible situation’ facing self-catering operators at JOC meeting.
PRESS RELEASE - 23/02/2026 TDs recognise ‘impossible situation’ facing self-catering operators at JOC meeting There was almost unanimous agreement by[...]
- 23 February,2026
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Marketing Agent JOC Enterprise Tourism and Employment
Statement of Marketing Agent Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Introduction[...]
- 20 February,2026
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Dairy Farmer Statement JOC Enterprise Tourism and Employment
Statement of Dairy Farmer & Owner Self-Catering Thatch Cottage Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term[...]
- 19 February,2026
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Booking.Com Opening-Statement 18/2/2026
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism[...]
- 19 February,2026
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ISCF Chaiperson Opening-Statement 18/2/2026
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Opening Statement by Derek Keogh, Chairperson 18/2/2026 Introduction “We want every community,[...]
- 19 February,2026
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ISCF CEO Opening-Statement
Joint Committee on Enterprise Tourism and Employment Opening Statement by Máire Ní Mhurchú CEO 18/2/2026 Is mise Máire ní Mhurchú[...]
- 19 February,2026
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Time for Clarity on Register for STR
Self-Catering Sector Calls for Urgent Clarity on Rules Statments in the media from Government spokesperson on 10/2/2206 but no clarity[...]
- 11 February,2026
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Cliff Edge for Self-Catering Beds
More Nuanced Approach to STR Legislation Bill Needed Eoghan O’Mara Walsh warned that the self-catering accommodation sector could “fall off[...]
- 27 January,2026
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Press Release – 06/01/2026 – Policy is Wrong and Unfair
PRESS RELEASE. - 06/01/2026 Policy on short-term lets is ‘wrong and unfair The Self-catering sector faces an uncertain year ahead[...]
- 06 January,2026
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AirBnB Hosts Presentation to Oireachtas
Irish Host Community submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on Short Term Letting and Tourism[...]
- 08 December,2025
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Legislation Lessons from Scotland STR 2025
Lessons From Scotland: Evidence, Law, and What Must Happen Next Fiona Campbell MBE, CEO, ASSC Scotland - Talk[...]
- 24 November,2025
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Press Release – 12/11/2025 – Self-Catering Not the Problem
PRESS RELEASE. - 12/11/2025 Self-Catering not the Problem You’re Not the Problem” - Minister Michael Healy-Rae Urges Rethink of[...]
- 16 November,2025
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Press Release – 06/11/2025 – Tourism on the Brink
PRESS RELEASE. - 06/11/2025 Tourism on the Brink Irish Self-Catering Federation warns proposed planning legislation risks devastating Ireland’s rural[...]
- 08 November,2025
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Press Release – 01/10/2025 -Self-Catering Providers Call for Exemptions at Dáil Rally
PRESS RELEASE. - 01/10/2025 Self-Catering Providers Call for Fair Exemptions as Members Rally at Dáil Éireann “One-Size-Fits-All Legislation Will[...]
- 10 October,2025
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Data to Explain Housing Issues in Ireland
Introduction The Short Term Rental (STR) did not cause the housing crisis in Ireland and is not the solution according[...]
- 03 September,2025
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Protect Rural Tourism Before its too Late
Stop Scapegoating The Self-Catering Sector – Protect Rural Tourism Before It’s Too Late Ireland’s housing crisis is real and[...]
- 03 September,2025
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What is Short Term Rental in Ireland
What is Short Term Letting (STL) Accommodation? Anyone offering paid accommodation for periods of up to and including 21 nights[...]
- 27 August,2025
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Press Release – 05/08/2025 Self-Catering Must not be Scapegoated in Housing Crisis
PRESS RELEASE. - 05/08/ 2025 Thousands of Tourism Businesses Face Closure Under New Planning Rules Self-Catering Sector Must Not Be[...]
- 08 August,2025
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Self-Catering did not Cause Housing Crisis and is not Solution
Letter to Oireactas Committee 2025-2030 Introduction The Short Term Rental (STR) did not cause the housing crisis in Ireland[...]
- 23 July,2025
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Press Release – 03/07/2025 Decoupling STR from RPZ Start of Solution
PRESS RELEASE. - 03/07/ 2025 Decoupling STR From RPZ only part of Solution to save Self-Catering The Board of[...]
- 03 July,2025
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Press Release – 27/6/2025 – Law of Unintended Consequences
PRESS RELEASE. - 27 th June 2025 Closing the Door on Tourism in Rural Ireland At a time when international[...]
- 27 June,2025
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Press Release – 28/5/2025 – Scapegoating of Self-Catering Sector and 2nd Home Owners
PRESS RELEASE. - 28th May 2025 Calling for a Boycott of the Self-Catering Sector and Second Homeowners Scapegoats the Individual[...]
- 28 May,2025
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Clear Data to Explain Housing Issues in Ireland
Data on Planning and Housing Development in Ireland Irish Self-Catering Federation Submission to EU Commissioner on Housing May 2025[...]
- 23 May,2025
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Is Self-Catering the Cause Irelands Housing Crisis?
Did AirBnB cause Ireland's Housing Crisis? The ESRI published a report of new research on Profile of Short-Term Lets in[...]
- 15 May,2025
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ESRI Report -Profiling Short-Term Lets in Ireland 2025
ESRI Report on Short-Term Let Activity in Airbnb Properties in Ireland 2025 In the past are weeks an ESRI published[...]
- 13 May,2025
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Press Release – 18 April 2025 – Government Announces Register for STTL Bill
PRESS RELEASE. - 18th April 2025 Government Announces Register for Short-Term Tourism Letting Bill – Industry Calls for Consultation and Clarity[...]
- 15 April,2025
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Press Release – 11th March 2025
PRESS RELEASE. - 11th March 2025 ISCF Urges Operators to Join as Register Deadline Nears The Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF)[...]
- 11 March,2025
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ISCF Calls for “flawed” STL Bill to be “redrafted”
ISCF Calls for “flawed” STL Bill to be “redrafted” The Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF) has said that the Short-Term Letting[...]
- 19 February,2025
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ISCF Welcomes Potential Policy Shift on Rent Pressure Zones
PRESS RELEASE – 11th Feb 2025 ISCF Welcomes Potential Policy Shift on Rent Pressure Zones Clarity Sought on Short-Term Rental[...]
- 11 February,2025
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Discount on Car Hire in Ireland
ISCF Partners with Europcar for Exclusive Car Hire Discounts in Ireland The ISCF is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership[...]
- 04 February,2025
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EHHA Complaint to EU Commission Re: New Catalan STR rules
Press Release from the EHHA and Irish Self-Catering Federation 20/11/2024 EHHA Submits Complaint to EU Commission on New Catalan[...]
- 20 November,2024
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Press Release – 11th September
PRESS RELEASE Analysis of Self-Catering Sector in Ireland - Report by Jim Power €256.8m Threat to Wild Atlantic Way Economy[...]
- 20 November,2024
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WHAT ARE RENT PRESSURE ZONES IN 2023 IN IRELAND
In Ireland, the media silly season is in full swing with stories about Airbnb on all media, who seem to[...]
- 30 September,2024
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Housing Data in Ireland 2024
Housing Data in Ireland - for EHHA Owning a home is the norm in Ireland with people expecting to[...]
- 17 September,2024
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ISCF Budget 2025
#Budget2025 Upcoming Budget is of serious importance to rebalancing the supports for Tourism in Ireland, particularly[...]
- 17 September,2024
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AN ANALYSIS OF THE SELF-CATERING SECTOR IN IRELAND
Irelands Short Term Rental Industry 2024 Report by Jim Power Economist Contents ABOUT IRISH SELF-CATERING FEDERATION (ISCF) 2 KEY POINTS.[...]
- 11 September,2024
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Does the Self-Catering Industry Cause or Cure the Housing Crisis in Ireland
Have RPZ Regulations Improved the Availability of Housing in Ireland? In 2019 the Dept of Housing in Ireland published[...]
- 27 August,2024
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Bad Legislation has Unintended Consequences in Norther Ireland
Norther Ireland Self-Catering and Glamping Damaged by Poor Legislation [caption id="attachment_18053" align="alignright" width="300"] Aerial photographs of Royal Portrush Golf Club[/caption][...]
- 06 August,2024
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Self-Catering News September 2021
Self-Catering News September 2021 The Self-Catering Industry has changed drastically in the past 10 years becoming a more professional[...]
- 02 August,2024
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Irish Self-Catering Federation warns of Aer Lingus strike impact
Irish Self-Catering Federation warns of Aer Lingus strike impact The Irish Self-Catering Federation, (ISCF) which represents the owners of[...]
- 18 July,2024
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EU set to sign EU Regulation for the self-catering sector
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Media Release Tuesday, 9th April 2024 EU set to sign EU[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Self-Catering Industry Needs Grandfather Rule
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Immediate Release 13.03.24 Media Release Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Self-Catering[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Ticking Timebomb in Tourism Accommodation for this Summer
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Ticking Timebomb in Tourism Accommodation for this Summer The Irish Government[...]
- 28 June,2024
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EU Parliament Adopts the Register for STR Bill
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Are the Irish Government going to support Irish Tourist Accommodation by implementing[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Details of Short-Term Register Bill Still Unclear
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Friday Heading - Details of Short-Term Register Bill Still[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Scottish STR Owners wins 2nd Judicial Review against City of Edinburgh Council
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Scottish STR Owners wins 2nd Judicial Review against City of Edinburgh Council[...]
- 28 June,2024
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ISCF warns that Government Plans will Devastate Self-Catering Operators
Release Date and Time 14/11/2023 at 9am ISCF warns that Government Plans will Devastate Self-Catering Operators The Irish[...]
- 28 June,2024
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SELF-CATERING UNDER PRESSURE
SELF-CATERING UNDER PRESSURE The updated Guidelines for Planners and Owners of Self-Catering in Ireland from the Department of Housing[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Bill threatens Multi million a year loss to rural areas
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Tuesday 01/03/23 Re Oireachtas Committee on Tourism Meeting at 1.30[...]
- 28 June,2024
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Tourism under Attack in Kerry – Public Meeting
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release: - Tuesday 21/02/2023 Heading. Tourism under Attack in Kerry[...]
- 28 June,2024
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THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Irish Self Catering Federation – EU - Press Release Release date: 26/11/21 THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS [...]
- 28 June,2024
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ISCF Postpones National Conference 2022
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation 19th September 2022 RE: ISCF Postpones National Conference 2022 The Board of the[...]
- 28 June,2024
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CODE OF ETHICS
Irish Self -Catering Federation CODE OF ETHICS 1 The property and gardens/grounds and any facilities should be presented and[...]
- 26 June,2024
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The Off-Season Traveller
The Off-Season Traveller - There are people contacting the ISCF office asking for more longterm rental properties over the[...]
- 26 June,2024
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July 2021 Re-opening after Covid
On Monday 19 July 2021 the non-essential ban on international travel is finally lifted. Many Self-Catering property owners nave been[...]
- 26 June,2024
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A SAFE FIRST STEP IN THE RE-OPENING OF OUR TOURIST ECONOMY
A SAFE FIRST STEP IN THE RE-OPENING OF OUR TOURIST ECONOMY Presented by: Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF), Ireland’s Association[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Reasons Why Self Catering should be allowed in RPZ areas
Reasons Why Self Catering should be allowed in RPZ areas Reason Justification 1 Been in business as Self-Catering[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Irelands STR is Crumbling due to Government Legislation
Press Release from Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Thursday 04/07/2023 11am Irelands STR is Crumbling due to[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Register for Self-Catering Property Paused
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Tuesday 23/03/2023 @ 10.00 Re: TRIS PAUSE REGISTER FOR STR[...]
- 26 June,2024
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PROPOSED PLANNING RULES FOR SHORT TERM LETTINGS MUST BE DEBATED BEFORE REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Tuesday 25/01/2023 @ 18.00 Re Oireachtas Committee on Tourism Meeting[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Short term letting reforms will kill thousands of tourism jobs across rural Ireland
Press Release From Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Tuesday 24/01/2023 @ 12.00 and not before then Short[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Agritourism Re-Launched at Conference in Dublin
Press Release Agritourism Re-Launched at Conference in Dublin The Irish Self Catering Federation in conjunction with Teagasc Rural[...]
- 26 June,2024
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ISCF advise no Co-operation with Present Short-Term Register Bill
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation For Release Friday “ISCF advise no Co-operation with Present Short-Term Register[...]
- 26 June,2024
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Scottish STR Owners wins 2nd Judicial Review against City of Edinburgh Council
Press Release from the Irish Self-Catering Federation Scottish STR Owners wins 2nd Judicial Review against City of Edinburgh Council[...]
- 26 June,2024
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STR Legislation in Ireland and EU 2024
Legislation in Ireland June 2024 The EU has brought in the Register for STR Bill at Eu level in[...]
- 24 June,2024
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VIDA – VAT in the Digital Age.
Who is Imposing ViDA Vat The EU Commission published a draft document on 8/05/2024 on "Value Added Tax (VAT in[...]
- 21 June,2024
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Eurostat First Report on Short Term Rental
Eurostat First Report on Short Term Rental The European Union Statistics Office (Eurostats) have published the long anticipated[...]
- 18 June,2024
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New Bill from Dept of Housing – Strong Control on Short Term Lets
New Bill from Dept of Housing - Strong Control on Short Term Lets The Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government[...]
- 18 June,2024
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THANK GOODNESS FOR LEVEL HEADED EUROPE
Immediate Release 04/08/2023 THANK GOODNESS FOR LEVEL HEADED EUROPE A recent article in the Irish Times used the word “unexpected”[...]
- 18 June,2024
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EU Parliament accept Register for Short-Term Rental Today
Press Release Release Date and Time 16/11/2023 at 10am EU Parliament accept Register for Short-Term Rental Today The EU[...]
- 17 June,2024
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Irish Self Catering Federation – Register for Short-Term Rentals
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- 17 June,2024
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ISCF Sustainability Practices
Sustainability Policy Sustainability is central to the ethos of self-catering as a holiday or short break. A survey on Sustainable[...]
- 17 June,2024
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TOURISM COALITION CALL FOR TAOISEACH TO PREVENT “SERIOUS HARM” BEING INFLICTED ON RURAL TOURISM AND WILD ATLANTIC WAY
Press Release ***Embargoed to Tuesday June 11, 9am*** TOURISM COALITION CALL FOR TAOISEACH TO PREVENT “SERIOUS HARM” BEING INFLICTED ON[...]
- 14 June,2024
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ACCOMMODATION SECTOR ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY
VIEW THE REPORT (PDF 398KB) The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) has proactively worked with major stakeholders towards a stable[...]
- 06 June,2024
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Conference 2024
11 of November 2024 Sustainability in Self-Catering Clayton Hotel Leopardstown in Dublin Sponsored by: Award Entries Rules There are[...]
- 23 April,2024
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Vision for Short-Term Rental Sector 2024-29
THE INDUSTRY AT PRESENT Current Rent Pressure Zone Legislation – The RPZ regulations were set up in 2018 with the[...]
- 13 December,2023
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Changes in Self-Catering Legislation September 2023
SELF-CATERING UNDER PRESSURE ISCF QUALITY ASSURANCE CERTIFICATE LOGO The updated Guidelines for Planners and Owners of Self-Catering in Ireland from[...]
- 14 November,2023
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Self-Catering is a Tourism Product and not a Cause or a Solution to the Housing Crisis
The ISCF Welcomes the EU Document “Short-term rentals: Increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings” This will bring Short-term Rental (STR) into strong[...]
- 14 November,2023
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ISCF CONFERENCE 2023
ISCF conference takes place at Liffey valley hotel, Dublin on 14/11/2023 SCHEDULE 8.30 am. Registration with Tea or Coffee 9.30[...]
- 03 November,2023
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CHANGES IN SELF-CATERING LEGISLATION SEPTEMBER 2023
What is is Short term renta in Ireland? Self-Catering is under pressure, with increase of areas of Rent Pressure Zones.[...]
- 11 September,2023
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Thank Goodness For Level Headed Europe
EU Clear on Reasons for Pause STR Legislation A recent article in the Irish Times used the word “unexpected” to[...]
- 07 August,2023
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Ireland’s STR is Crumbling due to Government Legislation
Ireland’s STR is Crumbling due to Government Legislation The Self-Catering sector in Ireland is crumbling due to government legislation. Due[...]
- 05 July,2023
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2023 Conference Agenda
Blog ISCF Conference bit.ly/3KcmTfv. https://iscf.ie/blog/iscf-conference-2022/ Details of Conference ISCF Conference for the self-catering accommodation sector. The theme of the[...]
- 28 June,2023
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Brussels needs clarity on proposed Local Accommodation Laws
EU TRIS Gives Protection to STR in Member States The Irish Self-Catering Federation has questioned the Irish Government Legislation[...]
- 20 June,2023
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Ireland’s 2022 Census -Housing Details
Housing Information Census 2022 The Central Statistics Office in Ireland has not published Tourism Data since the start of the[...]
- 01 June,2023
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Agritourism 2023 Conference in Dublin
Agritourism brings Additional Farm Income Streams The Irish Self-Catering Federation in conjunction with Teagasc Rural Development hosted members of farming[...]
- 25 May,2023
- 0 COMMENTS
Brussels needs clarity on proposed Local Accommodation Laws
EU TRIS Gives Protection to STR in Member States The Irish Self-Catering Federation has questioned the Irish Government Legislation[...]
- 07 May,2023
- 0 COMMENTS
Why Register for Self-Catering Paused by EU
WHY REGISTER FOR SELF-CATERING PROPERTY PAUSED The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) accepts the decision of TRIS (Technical Regulation[...]
- 09 April,2023
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Register for STR paused by TRIS
REGISTER FOR SELF-CATERING PROPERTY PAUSED The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) accepts the decision of TRIS (Technical Regulation Information System)[...]
- 23 March,2023
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Press Relsease – Lack of Data is Flaws in Register for STR Bill
Short-Term Rental Bill cause Difficulty in Rural Ireland The ISCF held a well-attended meeting entitled 'Irish Tourism 2023 Opportunities[...]
- 23 March,2023
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Press Relsease – ISCF at Oireachtas Tourism Committee
Press Release p1/03/2023 PROPOSED PLANNING RULES FOR SHORT-TERM LETTINGS MUST BE DEBATED BEFORE REGISTRATION SYSTEM Proposed new planning rules for[...]
- 03 March,2023
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Press Relsease – ISCF advise on Short-Term Register Bill
Press Release 17/02/2023 No Cooperation with Present Short-Term Register Bill The first-round table talks to discuss the Register for Short[...]
- 18 February,2023
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Irish Self-Catering Federation Code of Ethics
The property and gardens/grounds and any facilities should be presented and maintained to the highest standard of decor and cleanliness. [...]
- 03 February,2023
- 0 COMMENTS
Press Relsease – Oireachtas Tourism Committee
PROPOSED PLANNING RULES FOR SHORT-TERM LETTINGS MUST BE DEBATED BEFORE THE REGISTRATION SYSTEM Proposed new planning rules for short-term[...]
- 09 January,2023
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Ferry Services to Ireland Summer 2023
Ferry services to the Island of Ireland The principal Ferry Companies currently serving the Republic of Ireland Ports and offering[...]
- 03 January,2023
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Self-Catering Projections for 2023 Tourism Season
Self-Catering and Ferries are the keys to a successful 2023 Irish Tourism Season. The Irish Tourism Industry foresees many challenges[...]
- 03 January,2023
- 0 COMMENTS
Self-Catering in Ireland – Registration System Explained
Register for Short-Term Rental in 2023 In 2022 self-catering owners had a busy summer season after a slow start to[...]
- 29 December,2022
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Media Coverage of Register for STR
Media Coverage of Register for STR in Ireland [caption id="attachment_15576" align="alignright" width="300"] Cottage is no longer for rent due to[...]
- 16 December,2022
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Press Release – ISCF welcome introduction of STR Register but voices major concerns for tourism industry in 2023.
ISCF welcome introduction of STR Register but voices major concerns for tourism industry in 2023. Release Date :- 07/12/22 @[...]
- 07 December,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Irish Self Catering Federation Position Paper on Development of the Sector
POSITION PAPER Irish Self Catering Federation Position Paper on Development of the Sector Date 02/12/2022 IRISH SELF CATERING FEDERATION[...]
- 02 December,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Press Release – EHHA Welcomes EU Proposal for Regulation of STR
Press release ‘The EHHA Welcomes Commission's Proposal for a Regulation on Data Collection and Sharing Relating to Short-Term Accommodation Rental[...]
- 08 November,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Press Release – EU Proposal for Regulation of STR
Press release ‘EU Commission adopts a proposal for Regulation of the Short Term Rental initiative’ Release Date :- 08/11/22 @[...]
- 08 November,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Press Release – Planning & Development Bill (No2) 2022
Press release ‘The Planning & Development Bill (No2) 2022, withdrawn from TRIS Press Release - 21/10/22 @ 4pm The Irish[...]
- 21 October,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
The Future of Self-Catering in Ireland
The Irish Self Catering Federation Meetings October 2022
- 14 October,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
VITUR STR Conference Malaga 2022
The Future of STR in Europe [caption id="attachment_15804" align="alignright" width="300"] Francisco de la Torre . Mayor of Malaga[/caption] Maire ni[...]
- 12 October,2022
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Irish Self-Catering Federation Complains to TRIS.
Why is the Irish Self-Catering Federation talking about EU Organisations? The Irish Self-Catering Federation wants to advise all self-catering owners[...]
- 16 September,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Irish Self-Catering Federation Conference 2022
A Shared Future for Self-Catering Due to a lack of clarity with Government Legislation, the Conference has been deferred[...]
- 22 August,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Press Release – National Self-Catering Federation to Planning and Dev Bill 2022
Press Release on Response to Planning and Development Bill ( no 2) 2022 Minister Darragh o Brien issues the Planning[...]
- 10 August,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Bill For Short-Term Rental in RPZ Areas
Planning and Development Bill for Self-Catering and all STR. Legislation for Short Term Rental Accommodation New Irish legislation for short-term[...]
- 04 August,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Electric Vehicle Charging Points for Self-Catering
EV Charging Point needs to be Tourism Priority for 2023 Over the past ten years, the displacement of diesel- and[...]
- 03 August,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Strong Control on Short Term Lets
New Bill for STR Rental in Ireland The Irish Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh o Brien introduced[...]
- 13 July,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Holiday Homes Available Summer 2022
Self-Catering Available 05 June 2022 Here are the members of the Irish Self-catering Federation with availability at their properties due[...]
- 05 June,2022
- 0 COMMENTS
Best Vacation Rental Site in Ireland 2022.
Vacation Rental. Short Term Rental. Register. Most in Demand Holiday Accommodation. Best Vacation Rental Site in Ireland. The best[...]
- 10 May,2022
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What is a Self-Catering Business in Ireland
Vacation Rental. Short Term Rental. Register. Most in Demand Holiday Accommodation. What is a Self-Catering Business? [caption id="attachment_14298" align="alignright" width="300"][...]
- 14 April,2022
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A Register for all Short-Term Rental Accommodation in Ireland
A Register for Self-Catering in Ireland [caption id="attachment_15198" align="alignright" width="300"] Canoeing on an Irish Lake[/caption] The Register for Self-Catering and[...]
- 03 March,2022
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Changing Landscape of Self Catering Customers
How Long is Self-Catering Industry in Ireland In Ireland, Self-Catering has been one of the holiday accommodation options for many[...]
- 27 January,2022
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Hashtags for Holiday Homes in Ireland
Social Media Hashtags for Self-Catering Owners The Irish Self-Catering Federation aims to support members with information and content to[...]
- 24 January,2022
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Tourism Forecast for Ireland 2022
What Does 2022 hold for Tourism Industry in Ireland [caption id="attachment_14963" align="alignright" width="300"] Tourism Recovery Scenarios for Ireland post-pandemic[/caption] The[...]
- 14 January,2022
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What are Rent Pressure Zones in Ireland
What is a Rent Pressure Zone's in Ireland? Rent Pressure zones are areas of Ireland where the Government has decided[...]
- 02 January,2022
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First Report as part of EU Register for Self-Catering
Eurostat First Report on Short Term Rental The European Union Statistics Office (Eurostat) has published the long-anticipated data on Short-term[...]
- 16 December,2021
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Wicklow Farmers win EU Family-Friendly Holiday Home of the Year 2021
Ireland wins Family-Friendly Holiday Home of the Year [caption id="attachment_14664" align="alignright" width="259"] Garden of Abhain Rí Self-Catering with meditation trail[/caption][...]
- 18 November,2021
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RECOVERY AND CONNECTIVITY IN 2022
IRISH SELF-CATERING CONFERENCE The Annual Conference of the Irish Self-Catering Federation took place on 10th November, online this year once[...]
- 18 November,2021
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Self-Catering Owners – Payments System’s
The Irish Self Catering Federation has partnered recently with Retail Merchant Services (RMS) as our preferred payment solution and would[...]
- 15 October,2021
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The Off-Season Traveller-
Workactioners and Digital Nomads - What is the Difference? [caption id="attachment_13641" align="alignright" width="300"] Self-Catering Holiday Homes, Ireland.[/caption] The expectation is[...]
- 05 October,2021
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Join the Irish Self-Catering Federation.
Join the Irish Self-Catering Federation 2021 Own a self-catering property in Ireland and want to join the National Representative body[...]
- 26 August,2021
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Covid Information and Travel in Ireland
For many people Self-Cateirng Accommodation has been the sucess story of the summer with high demand for short-term house rentals[...]
- 26 August,2021
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Proportionate ‘Lisbon style’ regulation of self-catering sector to be welcomed.
[caption id="attachment_13641" align="alignnone" width="300"] Self-Catering Holiday Homes, Ireland.[/caption] There were newspaper article titled ‘Short Term Gains from AirBnB costs rental[...]
- 26 August,2021
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The 3rd Party Quality Assurance Framework for Self-Catering in Ireland
ISCF is delighted to announce that they are have launched a National Standard for Self-Catering Accommodation in Ireland. Holiday Homes[...]
- 24 August,2021
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Terms and Conditions of Membership ISCF
INTRODUCTION. 1.1The Irish Self Catering Federation, Company Limited Guarantee is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated under Irish law[...]
- 22 August,2021
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Re-Opening Ireland 2021 for Self-Catering Customers
On Monday 19 July 2021 the non-essential ban on international travel is finally lifted. Many Self-Catering property owners have been[...]
- 18 July,2021
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The Quiet Demise of Self-Catering – Another Blow to the Rural Economy
The Irish Self-Catering Federation, representing over 3000 holiday home owners across Ireland wish to bring to your attention an issue[...]
- 07 July,2021
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Survey on Effect of Rent Pressure Zones on the Self-Catering Industry
As the representative body for the Self-Catering industry in Ireland the Irish Self Catering Federation work on behalf of the[...]
- 05 July,2021
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Re-Opening Self-Catering to International Markets 2021
On Monday 19 July 2021 the non-essential ban on international travel is finally lifted. Many Self-Catering property owners nave been[...]
- 10 June,2021
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A SAFE FIRST STEP IN THE RE-OPENING OF OUR TOURIST ECONOMY
A document presented to Government in April 2021. Presented by: - Irish Self-Catering Federation (ISCF), Ireland’s Association for Adventure[...]
- 13 April,2021
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Sign up Now –
Join the Irish Self-Catering Federation Invitation to self -catering owners and marketing agencies Membership of Irish Self-Catering Federation is open[...]
- 30 May,2020
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ISCF is delighted to support Leave No Trace Ireland
ISCF is delighted to support Leave No Trace Ireland’s newest member. Impacts like rubbish, undesignated trails, overcrowding, and the feeding[...]
- 18 January,2020
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80% of Self Catering Holiday Homes will re-open in 2020
80% of Self Catering Holiday Homes will re-open in 2020 A recent survey amongst members of the Irish Self Catering[...]
- 15 August,2019
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ISCF Road Show March 2019
Non-members & Members Welcome The Irish Self Catering Federation invites you to an informal networking meeting to learn about the[...]
- 05 February,2019
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ISCF Conference for the self-catering accommodation sector
If you have a cottage or holiday home rental, you may wonder as to how other owners like you are[...]
- 07 November,2018
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Self-Catering Holiday Rentals, the year so far
General feedback from various members indicate a ‘good’ season in 2018, with particular challenges – demand for short breaks even[...]
- 29 June,2018
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ISCF Conference; Stronger Together
The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) Annual conference in Dublin in November brought together stakeholders from across the holiday rental[...]
- 01 December,2017
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Statutory obligations under The Tourist Traffic Acts
Although ISCF doesn’t require its members to be registered with Failte Ireland, there are certain circumstances where self-caterers are obliged[...]
- 31 July,2017
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A report of the Tourism Ireland Brexit Meeting, by H Knott
On 4th May Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland hosted a round-table meeting at the Spencer Hotel, Dublin at which[...]
- 18 May,2017
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Annual Self Catering Conference & Exhibition 2017
14th November 2017 Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley, Dublin 22 The ISCF Annual Conference & Exhibition scheduled for Tuesday 14th November[...]
- 05 May,2017
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ISCF members named Best Beach Holiday Home in Europe
Thatcher's Rest A coastal hideaway within striking distance of Dublin has been named the Best Beach Holiday Home in Europe.Thatcher's[...]
- 25 October,2016
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Catering Federation
The Irish Self Catering Federation represents members who market 5,000 holiday homes in Ireland and who employ 7,000 people both on a full time and seasonal basis throughout Ireland in the tourism sector.
The Irish Self Catering Federation registered office is based in Durrus, Bantry, Co Cork. The ISCF has an Executive Council representing both group and individual members in the different regions. The Officers are elected by the Executive Council and hold office for a period of three years. Our membership is diverse, and we welcome all self- catering operators, irrespective of the number of properties that they have.
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