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 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 2026EHHA 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 STR Rules Industry submits official complaint to European Commission about unjustified and disproportionate Catalan short-term rental accommodation rules The European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), the voice of short-term rental accommodation (STR) in Europe, submitted an […]
20 November 2024VIDA – 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 the Digital Age (ViDA)” The proposal was first introduced by the EU commission in 12/2022, with a single VAT registioatn system across the EU. There would be one EU Vat Registration system with all money […]
21 June 2024Thank 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 describe Europe’s reaction to proposed legislation brought by the Irish Government to regulate the self-catering accommodation sector also known as short-term rental (STR). This indicates a lack of understanding by the author of how people […]
07 August 2023Ireland’s STR is Crumbling due to Government Legislation
The Self-catering sector in Ireland is crumblind due to Government Legislation in the past 4 years. Details from Eurostat show bookings for short-term rental (STR) accross the EU have reduced in urban areas, with Dublin haivng greatest drop in bookings.
05 July 2023Brussels 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 on STR at the EU level by taking comments to TRIS (Technical Regulation Information System). These cases are now being discussed in other European countries, in relation to Short-Term Rental (STR) regulation. How Did TRIS […]
20 June 2023Agritourism 2023 Conference in Dublin
Agritourism 2023 launches tourism farm diversification in Ireland. Opened my Junior Mnister Pippa Hackett TD, moderated by Barry Caslin Teagasc Rural Development Specialist and Máire ní Mhurchú Chair ISCF, at Ashtown Teagasc Dublin May 2023.
25 May 2023Brussels 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 on STR at the EU level by taking comments to TRIS (Technical Regulation Information System). These cases are now being discussed in other European countries, in relation to Short-Term Rental (STR) regulation. How Did TRIS […]
07 May 2023Why 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 Information System) at the EU level to postpone the Registration for Short Term Rental Bill which the Department of Tourism was bringing through the Dáil. The Irish Self-Catering Federation has represented the self-catering industry for […]
09 April 2023Register 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 […]
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