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 importance of self-catering accommodation for rural tourism, and the challenges facing family-run businesses. Ireland is entering a new era for the short-term rental sector as the government prepares to introduce a national register for short-term […]
15 August 2026AirBnB: 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 hosts shoudl pay attetion to to retain income. How the new 15.5% host fee affects pricing, taxes and Greek property owners. One of the most significant changes in recent years regarding Airbnb’s service fee will […]
17 July 2026Hot 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 self-catering sector in Ireland, with temperatures reaching 37 C at times in Belgium it was a hot week. The EU Parlement decisions has an affect on all EU countries and we have to feed into […]
08 July 2026Register 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 for STR is to be delayed to December 2026 The Register for STR is an EU directive across all EU States from May 20th 2026. The Irish Government have to advise the EU Commission if they […]
13 May 2026Where 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 with self-catering available in even the most remote areas. Self-catering holidays have been part of the tourism offering for generations. This type of accommodation grew out of the Bed and Breakfast (BnB) system as […]
05 April 2026Tourism 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 rural economy. The development and marketing of the 2,500km Wild Atlantic Way since 2014 has brought many domestic and overseas tourists to the most remote areas of Ireland. This has increased the economic viability of […]
23 March 2026Heritage Houses Statement
Historic Houses of Ireland OPENING STATEMENT Irish Historic Houses Association CLG (Registered Charity) Joint Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of General Scheme of the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 12.30pm Committee Room 2, Leinster House 2000 Witnesses: Thomas Emmet, Events and External Relations Officer, Historic Houses of […]
25 February 2026Marketing 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 We are Dream Ireland Holiday Homes – a sales, marketing and reservations agency dedicated solely to holiday home rentals. Established in 1992 and based in Kenmare, Co Kerry, we now employ 32 people all year […]
20 February 2026Dairy 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 Letting and Tourism Bill Introduction My name I Tomás O Keeffe .I am farming in Newcastle County Tipperary. Like a lot of dairy farmers, my business is very susceptible to the loss of the […]
19 February 2026Booking.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 Bill Opening Statement of Booking.com representative Fiona McConnacher, 18/2/2026 Introduction Chair, Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Fiona MacConnacher and I lead Public […]
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