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 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 2026Time 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 for SME Self-catering business owners. The ISCF welcomes the recent meeting between Government leaders and Minister Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, during which it was agreed to raise the threshold for self-catering […]
11 February 2026Cliff 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 a cliff” in May if planning issues are not resolved. He called for a working group to address these challenges (Irish Times). “On May 19th, thousands of properties will be available to rent, and by […]
27 January 2026Legislation Lessons from Scotland STR 2025
Lessons From Scotland: Evidence, Law, and What Must Happen Next Fiona Campbell MBE, CEO, ASSC Scotland – Talk at ISCF Conference 11/11/2025 Thank you for inviting me to speak. My name is Fiona Campbell and I am the Chief Executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers. I am going to be direct and […]
24 November 2025Data 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 to ESRI Profiling Short-Term Let Usage across Ireland. The Irish Minister for Housing James Browne refused to issue data on Social and Affordable Housing completed, as it would be cumbersome to collate and commercially sensitive. […]
03 September 2025Clear 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 Introduction The Short Term Rental (STR) did not cause the housing crisis in Ireland and is not the solution according to ESRI Profiling Short-Term Let Usage across Ireland. The Irish Minister for Housing James […]
23 May 2025
