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) at EU level to postpone the Registration for Short Term Rental Bill which the Department of Tourism was bringing through the Dáil. The Register for STR (Short Term Rental) in December 2022 announced that […]
23 March 2023Press 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 and Challenges & Difficulty in Rural Tourism’ on Wednesday, February 1st at Buswell’s Hotel, Kildare Street, Dublin. ISCF members, board members, industry representatives, and most importantly, TDs, were in attendance. A range of […]
23 March 2023Press 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 short-term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced’’, says ISCF Chair Máire ní Mhurchú. “Today’s tourism committee hearing showed a great degree of understanding by Oireachtas members of the […]
03 March 2023Press 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 Term Rental was held in Failte Ireland Headquarters in Dublin on Thursday 16/02. The Irish Self-Catering Federation called for the talks some weeks ago when no guidelines for council planners and STR owners were presented […]
18 February 2023Press 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 lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced’’, says ISCF Chair Máire ní Mhurchú. “Today’s tourism committee hearing showed a great degree of understanding by Oireachtas members of the importance […]
09 January 2023Self-Catering Projections for 2023 Tourism Season
The contention of this blog is that the interests of the Irish Tourism Industry, the Self-Catering segment of that industry, and the Ferry Companies are closely aligned. Details of Ferries to Ireland here.
03 January 2023Self-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 the year. Self-catering has become the number 1 choice of accommodation for guests across the EU. The Irish Self-Catering Federation has called for a simple online Register for all Short Term Rentals since 2017 and […]
29 December 2022Media Coverage of Register for STR
Media Coverage of Register for STR in Ireland The Irish Government announced a Short-Term Tourism Letting Register to be established through new legislation on 07/12/2022. The Press release invitation in Government Buildings was to the media only and not the industry affected. Present were Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin, Minister for Housing Darragh or Brien, […]
16 December 2022Press Release – ISCF welcome introduction of STR Register but voices major concerns for tourism industry in 2023.
Maire Ní Mhurchú, Cháir of the ISCF stated this morning that “we welcome the introduction of the register, and we also welcome the announcement of a six-month transitionary period which will give our members confidence to take bookings for the 2023 season. However, we are concerned that the management of the planning requirements across the board haven’t been fully resolved or considered.
07 December 2022
